This weekend, Pierce County’s sheriff took to social media to post incendiary comments on a national issue. It wasn’t the first time, but it marked a low point in his online activity as a sheriff.
The posts were irresponsible and repeated talking points that cruelly stigmatize a minority group, and I take issue with their content. But more to the point, they’re one more example of Swank’s lack of self control and his irresponsible focus on generating controversy online as part of an effort to make a name for himself.
I’m not reading into his actions. Swank has said clearly in the past that his intention is to be provocative to increase his name recognition. In my view, he’s using his position in our county not to protect and serve us, but to serve his goal of getting national attention for vile online comments…