Critique someone's argument and point out the flaws in their reasoning.
where is the being a sucker come into play?  People are being scofflaws. They seem to be getting away with it. How does that result in those following the rules are suckers. Very offensive.  And your example on President Trump - was there an example there.  It appears like your whole column was to work to an unsubstantiated comment on the president and a smear on his supporters.  This is one of your weaker columns.