In the land of the free and the state of Rhode Island, a curious scene unfolded, showcasing the height of liberal hubris when it comes to encounters with law enforcement. Enter Devon Flanagan, a special assistant attorney general, who apparently thought her position endowed her with magic powers to control reality, or at least a police body camera. Alas, reality has a way of clashing with such delusions, and the results were both comical and deplorable.
Devon Flanagan, along with her college chum Veronica Hannon, took center stage in a cringe-worthy display of entitlement as they refused to leave a restaurant. When the police arrived, Ms. Flanagan, thinking herself above the rules, demanded the officers switch off their body cams. It’s a delightful irony, given leftists have vociferously supported the widespread use of such cameras—until they themselves are caught in a moment of folly. Apparently, the rules they championed don’t apply when they’re the ones on camera.
What ensued was a classic example of defiance and denial. Flanagan repeatedly declared herself to be an “AG,” clinging to the illusion that mere assertion of power would be enough to sway the officers. Unfortunately, her repeated mantra did not miraculously transform her into the Attorney General, nor did it convince the police to acquiesce to her whims. It’s a case of “stolen valor,” as she clearly overestimated her actual position of assistant attorney general—which, while sounding official, is hardly the authoritative role she seemed to project.
The body cam footage is comedic gold, as Flanagan’s protestations were met with stoic refusal by the officers to be swayed by her self-important claims. Her lawyer may claim she regrets her behavior, but the footage speaks volumes about the arrogance of some individuals who believe their titles grant them carte blanche to act without consequence. One can only speculate if in Rhode Island, such antics might earn her a promotion rather than a reprimand.
Through this, we see a glaring example of the disconnect some in government seem to have with the real world. Flanagan’s insistence that the officers’ “protocol” obliged them to comply with her demands was a stark reminder of how entitlement can cloud judgment. At no point did this ivory tower assumption succeed in the face of grounded law enforcement, proving that reality does not bend to self-importance or delusion.
In the end, this episode stands as a fine testament to the pitfalls of arrogance combined with ignorance. For those who champion body cams only to lament them when caught misbehaving, perhaps a reassessment of values and behavior is in order. As the review of the incident continues, one hopes for a modicum of accountability, yet in the world of politics, we must wait to see if consequence matches up with misdeed.
