On Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:05:36 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:49:26 -0400, H the K
wrote:

Officials: Hub cop used racial slur in Gates e-mail
By Jessica Van Sack | Wednesday, July 29, 2009 |
http://www.bostonherald.com | Local Coverage

A Boston police officer .....

... that had nothing to do with anything Gates..... and got fired for
being an idiot.....

.... has any bearing on...... what?

He must have felt somewhat empowered to say what he said, not
realizing it could cost him his job. Do you think he'd have said it
knowing the consequences?

He obviously didn't think the consequences could be that harsh.

Why is that?