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Dix: Leave Arfee Shooter Alone

Dix (RE: City settles with Arfee owner for $80,000): "I think the mayor did the right thing and lets move on. For all those who want to judge the officer I suggest you walk a mile in their shoes. We were not there, we do not know the emotions involved. It sure is easy to spout off when you have never worn the shield."

DFO: I agree with Dix on this one. The officer who shot Arfee last summer made a mistake. I doubt that he'll make the same one again. He's paid a heavy price in terms of public opinion and peer status. It's time to move on. Thoughts?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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