Hard-Nosed Sheriff Who Inspired 'walking Tall' Killed His Wife, Inquiry Says
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The article reveals that Buford Pusser, a sheriff who inspired the film 'Walking Tall', was implicated in his wife's death, sparking a discussion on the complexities of human nature and judgment.
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and countless other outright horror show stuff from varios "holy" orders the question becomes, exactly what percentage of these self identified saviors are actualy sociopathic perverts.
The people that wore their problems on their sleeve turned out to be just ordinary people with ordinary problems and were the victims of ridicule.
Ever since then I tend not to give much thought to those casting the most judgement because I figure they have the most problems.