Originally Posted by
MikeMpls
"Goon" and "professional" are not mutually exclusive. The debacles of Ruby Ridge & Waco come to mind. Elian Gonzales was a relatively minor example.
His "rescue" at the point of an H&K MP-5 was a completely unnecessary show of force.
goon (gn)
n. Slang
1. A thug hired to intimidate or harm opponents.
2. A stupid or oafish person.
Mutually exclusive. Professionals in the US enforcing the law aren't goons. They would become goons if they step out and dole out street justice.