In Lawrence, MA, a decorated Iraq war veteran fired a gun at a crowd of rowdies after someone threw a bottle into his apartment.
\nHis neighbors think Daniel Cotnoir is a hero.
\nThe local media, though, are tut-tutting about PTSD and helping post-war vets readjust to civilian life.
\nMe, I’m trying to understand (seriously) what the local media are talking about.<\/p>
\nThe problem of after-hours bars in Lawrence, and with drinking by minors as young as 15, is not new.
\nEvidently people in Daniel Cotnoir’s neighborhood have been complaining to the mayor and police chief for months about the noise and disruption. But it wasn’t until Mr. Cotnoir took action that attention was paid.
\nSounds like Daniel Cotnoir was doing a public service that others are paid to perform. I don’t think that qualifies anyone for counselling or rehab, but it should give the citizens of Lawrence something to think about come election time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In Lawrence, MA, a decorated Iraq war veteran fired a gun at a crowd of rowdies after someone threw a bottle into his apartment. His neighbors think Daniel Cotnoir is a hero. The local media, though, are tut-tutting about PTSD … Continue reading