I write, then Eva writes:
> That said, I wonder what would have happened had Deputy Chief Gerold said,
> upon learning of the investigation, "I fully believe I have done nothing
> wrong, but understand that especially in the case of police power, we must
> be held to a high standard. I respect that outside law enforcement
> professionals are assessing the facts. I will await their investigation
and
> comment on the results when it has been completed."
>
> EY: Well that's 20/20 hindsite. I rarely see politicians, journalists or
> others react this way when they feel their reputations are being
challenged.
Politicians or journalists are not law enforcement professionals who
regularly conduct such criminal investigations themselves.
> In this case there is a battle for public opinion being waged - and
> Brauer's suggested response would have Gerold avoid defending herself in
> the battle for public opinion.
No; re-read my suggestion at the top of this message. Perhaps it's too
subtle, but I'm suggesting waiting strategically to court public opinion ("I
will await their investigation and comment on the results when it has been
completed,") not avoiding a fight.
By taking the high road and having enough confidence to await the facts, she
would have looked more professional and, I believe, swayed more of the
public. Instead, her legal/p.r. campaign, while successful, has elements of
hypocrisy given her chosen profession.
David Brauer
Kingfield
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