Who Kidnapped Mope-rah?

Is this like some "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" type event? Or maybe a "Stepford Wives" thing? Because our jaw hit the floor after reading this:

• Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

  The images of the police officers and firefighters who rushed to the scene that day serve as a tangible reminder that the overwhelming majority of these men and women do their best to serve and protect.

  Frankly, two recent incidents involving local police are shameful when you consider the sacrifices of 9/11.

She then covers the recent event of the DUI offender who wandered back onto the Ike and managed to get herself killed after the ISP troopers had given her a ride:

• But what responsibility did the Illinois State Police really have to ensure Paz went straight home that night?

  After Paz got out of jail, she certainly could have called her sister or a friend and asked for a ride.

  From what I can tell, the state trooper who took Paz into custody did his job. He got Paz from behind the wheel and off the highway where she was a danger to herself and others.

  Unfortunately, it is easier to see the shortcomings of law enforcement than it is to accept that a loved one’s poor behavior led to his or her death.

And then wonder of wonders, she actually takes the side we advocated regarding the $1.3 million payout to a dope fiend who committed involuntary suicide by swallowing his stash:

• I could understand the $1.3 million settlement if police were accused of shoving the illegal drugs down Coleman’s throat. But there’s no claim of such a thing.

  So this settlement makes it look like the city is rewarding illegal activity, which can’t be good for police morale.

  After 9/11, many of us gained a deeper appreciation for the people who put their lives on the line every day.

  I’d say Sunday is a good day to show these first responders a lot more respect.

So whomever took Mope-rah, thanks. But this doppelganger you left behind is a little too obviously a plant. But we're willing to roll with it for the time being.