Mr. Price is under investigation by the FBI over alleged corruption charges, so the incidents could raise questions over his state of mind.

Is Mr. Price showing megalomaniac characteristics by asserting his authority over a symbol of authority? Judge Jenkins was holding a gavel, which could metaphorically represent judicial authority over criminal wrongdoers.

The gavel might be perceived as a so-called ‘tool of repression’ in the mind of Mr. Price, as he fears that a judge may soon determine his fate and the pounding of a gavel represents some feelings of guilt.

Hence, John Wiley Price could feel the need to rebel against his future fate and show the world he refuses to show fear in the midst of overwhelming evidence that he may indeed be guilty of the crimes that the FBI is investigating him for. So, his gavel grab has become a metaphysical act of rebellion.

Perhaps, psychological concepts of justice may seem somewhat strange for Mr. Price, since he could perceive himself as a man who is above the law. The pounding of the gavel could have ignited visions of a harsh judge imposing swift justice on Mr. Price, if he goes to trial.

So, what was John Wiley Price really thinking during the gavel tussle? Can psychologists comprehend his true mindset?

To learn more about Dallas County Commissioner’s John Wiley Price’s gavel grabbing incident, link here:

Comments (3)

Comment	smaller | bigger
Name
Write the displayed characters
Subscribe via email (Registered users only) I have read and agree to the Terms of Usage.
	Add Comment