Not an ounce of persuasion in those words, not a breath of moral argument [thanks, World New York] Links through to a good column about Dallas politics.
The cop is shucking and smirking and back-pedaling, and it's all about please now, Mr. Wolens, now don't put us in this position, we don't want to get cross-wise with the chief. ...
And finally it strikes me: What Wolens told the kids isn't true. The police will not protect them.
