Becoming even a cop of the lowest rank requires three years of training and the equivalent of an associate’s degree in my country. Consequently, American cops kill 38 times the amount of citizens per capita each year than our cops do.

Really bad time for a tangent. A black man was just murdered by the police.

I was more upset about 30 than I was about 40. It’s more that I didn’t find myself where I wanted to be personally and professionally, and felt I hadn’t accomplished much. I’m 47 now, and finally TCB. Happier than I’ve been in a long time.

In their final moments on earth, these poor girls were fully aware that their own mother was going to blow them away just to spite their father. On his birthday.

Meh. Saying something ugly and regrettable in the heat of the moment kind of pales in comparison to murdering your children.

Exactly. She apparently posted about how tragic it would be if legislation robbed her of the ability to protect her family. I see that tragedy and raise you this.