Excuses, Excuses, Excuses.....

   In the aftermath of the Danny Rodden affair the apologists for Mr. Rodden continue to use their state of denial to try and minimize the gravity to the point of almost trying to validate his crimes. The excuses run the gamut  from political conspiracy theories to it's just normal for peace officers to be offered sexual favors, to he's a nice guy, to these aren't serious crimes why are the feds involved. It's commendable I guess for Mr. Rodden's friends to attempt to make Mr. Rodden the victim here, but it's hardly the kind of message we need to send to our future and current political candidates and leaders. It also isn't the message that needs to be sent to Mr. Rodden, minimizing his actions and the seriousness of the events.

 When you seek and take the oath of office as important as Co. sheriff you now represent all the citizens of that county. You are expected and rightfully so to be above  board and held to a higher standard, to uphold the law and protect the citizens who entrusted you with your position. The bigger picture that the apologist's either don't accept or don't understand is that it's not about the crime itself. In the grand scheme of things and if true visiting a prostitute  and providing her with special privileges is minor. Lying and attempting to destroy evidence is more serious because of his position, but the biggest injustice is betraying the trust and higher standard the citizens of Clark Co. expected of him. This doesn't mean his friends, citizens and family shouldn't forgive him, just don't trivialize and make excuses for the wrong that has been done here.

   While he is certainly dues his day in court Mr. Rodden has all the appearances of a guilty ,shamed man demonstrated by comments made by his attorney.  He would do all the citizens of Clark Co. a huge favor by stepping aside now. There is nothing to be gained by prolonging what few days are left in his term, other than put the county under more ridicule...