(Yesterday at 10:12 pm)AFTT47 Wrote:(Yesterday at 9:51 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: All due respect to Sen Gallegos, those of us who have sworn the oath do not have "a right" to protect the Constitution. That is true, but not encompassing.
We have the duty to do so.
He wasn't an officer but yeah, surprising that he got that wrong. Big difference between a right and an obligation.
Given his colorful use of language though, he was probably pretty pissed when he said it. Probably not in the frame of mind to give a shit about proper use of terms.
Right, when we're emotional the words ain't always top-of-mind. I'm pissed about the whole thing myself -- not to mention Trump's abuse of the veteran community over the years -- so I get where Sen Gallegos is coming from, a right place it is.
