Here's the thing. That self-inflicted wound? He did that in 2011! After that, he was put on leave due to his self-inflicted wound. They had an opportunity to make that leave permanent, but he is apparently back on the force. It would be a tragedy if this knucklehead had to kill someone before people took the risk seriously.

Lest you think I am exaggerating the risk to public safety posed by a guy who clearly has it in for Democrats and gays, here's one example of his madness in all its glory:



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Some may argue he is exercising his first and second amendment rights here. We'll overlook the potential violation of machine gun laws and assume he actually has a legitimate legal license to use this out of uniform in ways not connected with his official duties. After all, he is clearly not in uniform and this could just be him voicing his personal opinion as a God-fearing, blue-blooded, free, white, American male. However, he then posts under this video an explanation for his "apology"

I think it is clear that he is identifying himself as Chief Kessler. And then spouting wildly inappropriate comments raising legitimate questions about his judgment. Given his choice to make these statements under color of authority, I think he has shot a big hole in his claim of first amendment protection. More to the point, this is not an isolated incident. There is a well-documented and persistent pattern of disturbing behavior on display here. The video he was "apologizing for" is titled, "Chief Mark Kessler: Kerry & UN , can SUCK IT" If this was a movie, he would be a caricature and it might be amusing. But he is a real police chief, sworn to protect real citizens -- regardless of their political persuasion or sexual orientation.

H/T to Habitat Vic for bringing up a previous published report of this guy shooting a dog. That is a surprisingly common problem these days, but in the comments there is this damning note regarding the Chief's proclivity for suppressing the first amendment rights of others:

