Protester throwing a sandwich is inexcusable

Re: “ Man who threw sandwich at agent found not guilty ,” Nov. 7 news story

Although I can understand and appreciate the frustration the sandwich thrower felt, there is no justification for throwing any object at the police.

As a police officer, I have been spat upon, had feces thrown at me, and worse, bottles and rocks. I cannot excuse the sandwich hurler. The jury certainly reacted to the fact that no injury or harm was sustained.

Recall how outraged we were when the Jan. 6 protesters threw objects at the U.S. Capitol Police. It was wrong in both instances.

Philip Arreola, Denver

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