Activist bears arms while baring breasts

Ian, you’re always carping–justifiably–that police, bureaucrats, and other public officials can get away with anything they do, knowing they can expect no consequences from their actions. But I think this ostentatious “forgiveness” you indiscriminately mete out is part of the exact same mindset. I don’t think they should be forgiven until they demonstrate compliance with the “three Rs” of atonement: Recognition of their culpability; Resolution to atone for it; and Restitution to those harmed. Without that, forgiveness is just obsequious Resignation.

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