Penny's problem was simply being overly aggressive, as Marines are trained to be, not that he is evil, racist or intended to kill the guy.
From what I read, Penny ignored the nutjob until he started threatening a mother and child. Who here wouldn't come to the defense of a mother and child?
As with all the court cases where Trump was judged guilty, I support the court system and believe they came to the right decision here. As for the Congressional Gold Medal, it's bullshit to recommend it in this case. It demeans the medal when it's handed out for political reasons, not the reasons for which it was intended.
The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award bestowed by the United States Congress. It is awarded to persons or groups whose achievements have impacted American history and culture and is recognized as a major achievement in their fields. Learn more about its history and how the...
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The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award given by the United States Congress.
It is awarded to persons who have made a major and long-standing impact on American history and culture.