Reader: Good luck proving that cops like those in Hooters bust lie 90 percent of the time

Jonathan Shikes's Shmuck of the Week post about an undercover bust at Hooters has spurred some lively back-and-forths. Here's one exchange involving a person who thinks most police officers lie and a succinct rebuttal...
By Michael Roberts
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Jonathan Shikes’s Shmuck of the Week post about an undercover bust at Hooters has spurred some lively back-and-forths.

Here’s one exchange involving a person who thinks most police officers lie and a succinct rebuttal.

Lone Wolf writes:

What a surprise Hogs acting like Hogs. People need to get on Juries when called for Jury duty instead of trying to get out of it. Start nullifying these illegitimate laws. Not to mention Hogs lie 90% of the time under Oath so go with a Not Guilty Verdict if it’s his word against a Citizens.

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Oh PUH-LEEEZ writes:

48.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

For more memorable takes, visit our Comment of the Day archive.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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