Law enforcement is a dangerous challenge

The following editorial from the Colorado Springs Gazette may or may not reflect the views of the Cheney Free Press editorial board.

Friday night (Aug. 28), a Harris County, Texas, deputy sheriff was shot, execution-style, while refueling his patrol car. The only motive appears to be the badge he was wearing. It was a senseless, tragic death. Deputy Darren Goforth, 47, had a wife and children.

Wednesday (Aug. 26), a Louisiana police officer responding to a call about a stabbing was fatally shot. His name was Henry Nelson, and he was simply doing his job.

Last Monday (Aug. 24), Sgt. Peggy Vassa...