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Heroic officer

That Garland, Texas, traffic officer who killed the two Islamic terrorists last week before they could slaughter people is a real hero and a great shot.

I commend his expert marksmanship and his bravery under fire with automatic-rifle-armed terrorists dressed for battle against the U.S. Constitution and free speech and who wanted to commit mass murder on our soil.

The president has not said this, so it is up to us Americans to laud the officer and his comrades and protect the republic.

Peter Friedman, Hollywood

This story was originally published May 10, 2015 at 3:00 PM with the headline "Heroic officer."

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