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“My sincerest apologies go out to the East Haven community and, in particular, the Latino community for the insensitive and off-collar comment that I made to WPIX reporter Mario Diaz yesterday regarding the recent events affecting our community and our police department,” the statement said. “Unfortunately, I let the stress of the situation get the best of me and inflamed what is already a serious and unfortunate situation. I regret my insensitive comment and realize that it is my job to lead by example.“
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People say and do stupid things when under stress and feeling threatened. Duh. The problem is when those in power say and do stupid things not only because they are under stress but because they think they CAN. Moreover, it is problematic when there are no safety nets to buffer the potential outcomes of the stupidity of those in power.