Parkland Rent a Cop Charged.

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

Cowardice is not shameful. It's just a reaction that some people have. It's unfortunately, but it's not fair to shame him.

But he was a cop, being paid to protect those kids.  It isn't simply run-of-the-mill cowardice, like declining a bar fight, or running from a mean dog.  This was an abrogation of his duties, as a trained, paid and sworn law enforcement officer.  When he was issued his badge and gun, did he think they were just for show?

As near as I can find out, the overwhelming majority of US cops take an oath very much like this one:

'On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the Constitution, my community, and the agency I serve.'

This guy has no honour, he betrayed his badge, his integrity, his oath, and the public trust (I would say that he betrayed his character as well, but I don't think he has enough of that to matter).

He deserves all the shame that can be heaped on him.

Boru