San Fransicko values.
The way I understand it, “no contest” (nolo contendere) is a slick way to admit guilt without being burdened with civil liability for the actions admitted. In other words, the fact of his conviction can’t be used as evidence of wrongdoing in civil suits that are sure to follow. When you think about it in this light, Ward, also known as Baghdad Bernie for his principled stand in the 1991 Gulf War, stands out as a courageous lyin’ of the left for evading civil responsibility for his crimes. But wasn’t he also one of the loudest voices in favor of sticking it to the Catholic Church, in terms of civil suits, for its sex scandals? Gotta love the stalinists and their courage.