We're the Only Ones Accustomed to Lying Enough

The trooper then shoved the young lawyer, who defended himself by raising his hands. On impact, the lawyer was forced backward, injuring a finger he uses to pick chords on the guitar he plays with professional ease.

“I tripped,” the trooper now said, so accustomed to lying.

The lawyer demanded that a criminal complaint be sworn against the trooper. For hours, he waited in the lobby of the barracks for someone to take his complaint. When one was finally taken, word filtered out from state police that troopers were now seeking a warrant for the lawyer’s arrest. And they intended to file a grievance against the lawyer, too. [More]

This should be required reading for every potential juror expected to evaluate credibility of witnesses including LEOs.

What does it say about the "Only Ones," when lying is considered SOP?

[Via Bill Hicks]

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