Referring to how resistant some LE agencies are to change, I think until sometime in the 1980's all Missouri Highway Patrol troopers were issued and required to carry their sidearm in a right hand holster - even if the trooper was left handed. Uniformity of appearance was more important than the safety and effectiveness of the trooper.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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