“The problem with living outside the law is that you no longer have its protection.”
AUBURN, Maine — Hey, good residents of Watertown and Boston, you can rest easy tonight.
And that goes for the rest of the nation, too.
You can sleep soundly knowing the nation's various law enforcement agencies and National Guard banded together and captured or killed the suspects allegedly responsible for the Boston Marathon bombings — in just five days.
This was a week of sadness and triumph for a state that confronted King George and told the hoity-toity British to shove off.
This posse of experienced lawmen proudly rode into Watertown and liberated it from terror and anxiety.
Say what you will about this country's failings, and we have all said plenty, but tonight, we have nothing to bitch about, but plenty of reason to celebrate thanks to law enforcement and citizens who kept a sharp eye out when harm and terror disrupted the lives of Bay Staters.
This nation has obviously learned a great deal after the 9/11 attacks. What terrorists don't understand is that their nefarious acts have only strengthen this nation's resolve.
For nearly 24 hours, Watertown was awash with police and FBI agents combing through backyards and streets for a suspect who slipped away from authorities after a late-night shootout that left one suspect dead.
Watertown and Boston residents became shut-ins after suspects shot it out with police, forcing the good citizens of these two cities to wait out the siege in their homes.
But a patient battalion of law enforcement officers kept a vigil before finally tracking down a wounded suspect.
A Watertown resident discovered the suspect hiding in a boat and did the smart thing — he alerted authorities who eventually took the suspect into custody after a hail of bullets whizzed through the night air again.
Watching Watertown residents celebrate and give police a big pat on the back as authorities left town was something to behold. Just remember their heroics and dedication the next time the guys in blue give you a speeding ticket.
Don't ever give these peace officers a hard time. Remember, they are just doing their job, and they did it oh so well this week.
We will all sleep well knowing they are on duty tonight.
The investigation is just the beginning, and an endless stream of questions remain unanswered, but the swift hand of justice is forthcoming, and it will prevail for the victims of the bombings and the murdered MIT officer.
So, Boston, Watertown and the rest of the nation, get a good night's sleep.
I think all Americans have earned it tonight.
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