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Tasers Should Be Banned - 450 US Deaths Since 2001

 
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alright, cochise... if you say so.
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go fuck yourself, idiot
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and the intelligent responses just keep coming...
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You're dumbed down cop, who was dumb in the first place so it wasn't a long journey for you. Thats why you got hired. Stay the fuck away from me and there won't be no problem
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1312328


I'm a cop? Holy shit... when did I get hired as a cop? Thanks for letting me know... I'm sure they are wondering why I haven't shown up to work.

and for the record, no i'm not a damn cop.... and secondly, you were the one who started being insulting for no damn reason.
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go fuck yourself, idiot
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and the intelligent responses just keep coming...
 Quoting: tsar_bomba


You're dumbed down cop, who was dumb in the first place so it wasn't a long journey for you. Thats why you got hired. Stay the fuck away from me and there won't be no problem
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1312328


I'm a cop? Holy shit... when did I get hired as a cop? Thanks for letting me know... I'm sure they are wondering why I haven't shown up to work.

and for the record, no i'm not a damn cop.... and secondly, you were the one who started being insulting for no damn reason.
 Quoting: tsar_bomba

If you're not a cop, then you're a goddamned idiot anyway, makes no difference to me. You're the enemy of civilized society and behavior, let's put it that way
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and the intelligent responses just keep coming...
 Quoting: tsar_bomba


You're dumbed down cop, who was dumb in the first place so it wasn't a long journey for you. Thats why you got hired. Stay the fuck away from me and there won't be no problem
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1312328


I'm a cop? Holy shit... when did I get hired as a cop? Thanks for letting me know... I'm sure they are wondering why I haven't shown up to work.

and for the record, no i'm not a damn cop.... and secondly, you were the one who started being insulting for no damn reason.
 Quoting: tsar_bomba

If you're not a cop, then you're a goddamned idiot anyway, makes no difference to me. You're the enemy of civilized society and behavior, let's put it that way
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1312328


You are preaching civilized society and yet you called me a "fucktard" for no reason at the onset of this engagement.... practice what you preach please.

Moreover... how am I even the least bit incorrect in saying that by avoiding breaking the law, you avoid the risk of being tasered by police?

No where in there did I state that I am pro nor against tasers. ...by the way I am against them, but you apparently would rather insult me than actually find out what someone is all about.
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You ARE A FUCKING DIPSHIT SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH RIGHT NOW SHEEP. I AM SO READY FOR A FUCKING REVOLUTION WHEN ILL BE POINTING THAT RED DOT AT YOUR FUCKING FACE.

AND EVERYONE RAILLING ON THE GUY WHO GOT TASERED AND YOU GUYS CALLED HIM A HOTHEAD. I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS IN THE CONSTITUTION THAT YOU NEED TO SHUT UP AND DO WHAT YOUR TOLD.
YOU GUYS DON'T EVEN KNOW WHO I AM.

IM FUCKING 19 AND GOT HIT BY MY PARENTS AND MY SISTER CALLED THE COPS, SO I TOLD THEM TO GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY HOUSE WHEN THEY SHOWED UP BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH MY PARENTS YELLED AT ME AND HIT ME I STILL LOVE THEM AND DIDNT WANT THE FUCKING COPS FUCKING WITH THEM. BUT I END UP BEING THE ONE WHO IS FUCKED OVER.

LIKE I SAID I DID NOT HIT ANYONE. BEING A HOTHEAD IS NOT REASON TO GET TASED AT 19. I GARUNTEE AT 19 YOU WERE A HOTHEAD TOO GET OFF YOUR FUCKING HIGHHORSE. BUT THEY ARE PROBABLY SHILLS.
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Hahahah

Better get ahold of your temper there junior or the constable is gonna have to give you the juice again.
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You are preaching civilized society and yet you called me a "fucktard" for no reason at the onset of this engagement.... practice what you preach please.
 Quoting: tsar_bomba

you'll have to excuse me if I perceived you as stupid. Stupid is as stupid does.
Moreover... how am I even the least bit incorrect in saying that by avoiding breaking the law, you avoid the risk of being tasered by police?
 Quoting: tsar_bomba


That isn't the point, obviously. the discussion here concerns whether tasers should be banned or not and why. it has been succinctly pointed out to you that these dangerous and sometimes deadly weapons are being used on innocent people. i don't care if the cops shoot a criminal dead if he deserves it by making it an act of self defense on thier part. One less scumbag to deal with on the streets or feed in the prisons.
What is unfortunate is that police veiw anyone who resists their authority as a criminal, which is simply not the case> A police officer has no authority over an innocent person




No where in there did I state that I am pro nor against tasers. ...by the way I am against them, but you apparently would rather insult me than actually find out what someone is all about.
 Quoting: tsar_bomba


LOL< you'll have to explain that a little better than you did, you were saying people should submit in your first post to avoid getting tasered, buying into the false meme tha tpolice have special or extra rights. THEY DON'T
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Under the American Constitution, we cannot torture people in order to get "compliance." With due process of law, we may fine people, seize property, imprison people, etc., but we cannot apply torture. If life and limb are in significant imminent danger, we may have to use force (including the taser)--but that is true of all citizens, not just policemen.

Or are you suggesting that we all should buy a taser, and use it when necessary on police in order to bring their behavior into "compliance" with the Constitution?
 Quoting: Skeptic the First


I wouldn't quite call a Taser "torture". It's an effective compliance tool, that's it. Does it suck? Yes. Is it bad enough after the first time that you will most likely listen? Hell yes. That's why people hate it. It's the instant win button.

I am not suggesting anything other than listen to the officer. If you don't, it hurts. If I was a Police Officer and you pointed a Taser at me, I would shoot you with my gun. You know why? Because anyone who is willing to use a Taser on a police officer has intentions of taking things much further. A Police Officer who Tases you wants to arrest you, a civilian Tasing a Police Officer means that they would most likely kill him once he is incapacitated.

Hence the reason for the double standard.
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You ARE A FUCKING DIPSHIT SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH RIGHT NOW SHEEP. I AM SO READY FOR A FUCKING REVOLUTION WHEN ILL BE POINTING THAT RED DOT AT YOUR FUCKING FACE.

AND EVERYONE RAILLING ON THE GUY WHO GOT TASERED AND YOU GUYS CALLED HIM A HOTHEAD. I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS IN THE CONSTITUTION THAT YOU NEED TO SHUT UP AND DO WHAT YOUR TOLD.
YOU GUYS DON'T EVEN KNOW WHO I AM.

IM FUCKING 19 AND GOT HIT BY MY PARENTS AND MY SISTER CALLED THE COPS, SO I TOLD THEM TO GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY HOUSE WHEN THEY SHOWED UP BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH MY PARENTS YELLED AT ME AND HIT ME I STILL LOVE THEM AND DIDNT WANT THE FUCKING COPS FUCKING WITH THEM. BUT I END UP BEING THE ONE WHO IS FUCKED OVER.

LIKE I SAID I DID NOT HIT ANYONE. BEING A HOTHEAD IS NOT REASON TO GET TASED AT 19. I GARUNTEE AT 19 YOU WERE A HOTHEAD TOO GET OFF YOUR FUCKING HIGHHORSE. BUT THEY ARE PROBABLY SHILLS.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1338837


Hahahah

Better get ahold of your temper there junior or the constable is gonna have to give you the juice again.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1168432


'Constable' is lucky he didn't taser my kid in my home. whether I hit the kid and he was riled up or not. He was in his own home. thats my goddamned job. I would veiw it as a criminal assault with a deadly weapon taking place in my home with out a just or logical cause. If cops can't subdue an unarmed kid with their strength, then they need to get of the fucking force
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I wouldn't quite call a Taser "torture". It's an effective compliance tool, that's it. Does it suck? Yes. Is it bad enough after the first time that you will most likely listen? Hell yes. That's why people hate it. It's the instant win button.
 Quoting: Silkstalkings


It is shocking how brainwashed some people are, while others are so awake, and how the two are diametrically opposed to each other. You're missing the whole point.
I am not suggesting anything other than listen to the officer.
 Quoting: Silkstalkings


If I have committed no crime, the officer has no probable cause of illegal activity taking place, or there is not a warrant signed by a judge for my arrest, no police officer has the legal authority to so much as force me to acknowledge his existence.
If you don't, it hurts. If I was a Police Officer and you pointed a Taser at me, I would shoot you with my gun. You know why? Because anyone who is willing to use a Taser on a police officer has intentions of taking things much further. A Police Officer who Tases you wants to arrest you, a civilian Tasing a Police Officer means that they would most likely kill him once he is incapacitated.

Hence the reason for the double standard.
 Quoting: Silkstalkings


I don't follow your 'logic', why would a person being deprived of freedom or assaulted by the police in some manner automatically have killing them on their minds?
Thats the us VS them mentality, and it's lame
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You are preaching civilized society and yet you called me a "fucktard" for no reason at the onset of this engagement.... practice what you preach please.
 Quoting: tsar_bomba

you'll have to excuse me if I perceived you as stupid. Stupid is as stupid does.
Moreover... how am I even the least bit incorrect in saying that by avoiding breaking the law, you avoid the risk of being tasered by police?
 Quoting: tsar_bomba


That isn't the point, obviously. the discussion here concerns whether tasers should be banned or not and why. it has been succinctly pointed out to you that these dangerous and sometimes deadly weapons are being used on innocent people. i don't care if the cops shoot a criminal dead if he deserves it by making it an act of self defense on thier part. One less scumbag to deal with on the streets or feed in the prisons.
What is unfortunate is that police veiw anyone who resists their authority as a criminal, which is simply not the case> A police officer has no authority over an innocent person




No where in there did I state that I am pro nor against tasers. ...by the way I am against them, but you apparently would rather insult me than actually find out what someone is all about.
 Quoting: tsar_bomba


LOL< you'll have to explain that a little better than you did, you were saying people should submit in your first post to avoid getting tasered, buying into the false meme tha tpolice have special or extra rights. THEY DON'T
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1312328


Ok let me clarify your last question then. I definitely was no intending to promote the legality of tasers... so I will eat crow if that's how you perceived that comment.

I was just trying to make the point that not breaking the law keeps you from getting zapped.... so if you don't want to get juiced, keep yourself clean because these torture devices are, unfortunately, still legal police weapons.
The fact that I disagree with the legality of tasers is a different story...
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Ok let me clarify your last question then. I definitely was no intending to promote the legality of tasers... so I will eat crow if that's how you perceived that comment.

I was just trying to make the point that not breaking the law keeps you from getting zapped.... so if you don't want to get juiced, keep yourself clean because these torture devices are, unfortunately, still legal police weapons.
The fact that I disagree with the legality of tasers is a different story...
 Quoting: tsar_bomba


tell that to the six year old girl of a co worker that a sheriffs deputy used a cattle prod on here in my county to get her to engage in oral sex. he's doing a double dip on a life sentence in Huntsville.
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Ok let me clarify your last question then. I definitely was no intending to promote the legality of tasers... so I will eat crow if that's how you perceived that comment.

I was just trying to make the point that not breaking the law keeps you from getting zapped.... so if you don't want to get juiced, keep yourself clean because these torture devices are, unfortunately, still legal police weapons.
The fact that I disagree with the legality of tasers is a different story...
 Quoting: tsar_bomba


tell that to the six year old girl of a co worker that a sheriffs deputy used a cattle prod on here in my county to get her to engage in oral sex. he's doing a double dip on a life sentence in Huntsville.
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oh thats just fucked up. he needs to be buried under the prison... that's disgusting.
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Tsar bomba, et al: ... it would be really nice if the actual subject of this thread could be discussed instead of having to see your personal reaction on how you felt insulted by the other. Get a room... please.

On topic: what use is a "semi-dangerous" weapon really? What is the tactical logic? Where I come from, either you are capable of dealing with the situation (by physical and mental interaction/coersion with the subjects to gain control) or you have lost all control subjecting yourself and/or the public to possibly mortal danger.

We have seen lots of examples of people being tasered and just ripping the darts out and continue as if nothing happened.

When the decision has been taken that a person is totally out of control and truly a mortal danger to other people, I can see no use for a "semi-dangerous" weapon to incapacitate that person. It is an "either-or" situation. Logically you need to use a weapon that *with certainty* will incapacitate that person, if he/she dies or becomes mortally wounded so be it.

Any gray zone here is just begging to be exploited as opportunities for oppressing people.
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alright, cochise... if you say so.
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go fuck yourself, idiot
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and the intelligent responses just keep coming...
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Your a troll anda fucking shill,m you think we can't see this? make a new username dipshit because im going to troll you now and every post you make Ill reply to it with an eplanation how your a shill.
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have a good day.
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What's a death here and there in a fascist police state?
SOP.
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Tasers kill fewer people then bullets.. I'm thinking they should maybe amend the law to include the tasering of stupid people.

Officer: "What's your name son.?"
Sparky: "I donn'o.." shrug.

~zztsnap~
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Tasers kill fewer people then bullets..

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So does harsh language. My point is tasers serve no purpose whatsoever.
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Tasers kill fewer people then bullets..

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So does harsh language. My point is tasers serve no purpose whatsoever.
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Obviously everyone here is anti-taser... myself included.

Was wondering where everyone stands on rubber bullets and bean-bag rounds? If they hit someone in the right place... they can kill too... even though they, too, are considered "non-lethal."

They aren't as "torturous" as tasers... but can still be deadly.
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Tasers kill fewer people then bullets..

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So does harsh language. My point is tasers serve no purpose whatsoever.
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i think you might have meant 'legitimate purpose in law enforcement'.

They do have a clear purpose, to use a torture device to gain compliance.
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Tasers kill fewer people then bullets..

 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1321501


So does harsh language. My point is tasers serve no purpose whatsoever.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1301223


Obviously everyone here is anti-taser... myself included.

Was wondering where everyone stands on rubber bullets and bean-bag rounds? If they hit someone in the right place... they can kill too... even though they, too, are considered "non-lethal."

They aren't as "torturous" as tasers... but can still be deadly.
 Quoting: tsar_bomba


As I have stated before, I think anyone including cops should be able to use weapons to defend themselves, BUT NOT TO GAIN COMPLIANCE.
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Ok let me clarify your last question then. I definitely was no intending to promote the legality of tasers... so I will eat crow if that's how you perceived that comment.

I was just trying to make the point that not breaking the law keeps you from getting zapped.... so if you don't want to get juiced, keep yourself clean because these torture devices are, unfortunately, still legal police weapons.
The fact that I disagree with the legality of tasers is a different story...
 Quoting: tsar_bomba


tell that to the six year old girl of a co worker that a sheriffs deputy used a cattle prod on here in my county to get her to engage in oral sex. he's doing a double dip on a life sentence in Huntsville.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1312328


oh thats just fucked up. he needs to be buried under the prison... that's disgusting.
 Quoting: tsar_bomba


It just illustrates why tasers should be illegal as a device to get people to comply to the whims of police. They're just people, people who unfortunately sremed to be inclined to violent behavior
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As I have stated before, I think anyone including cops should be able to use weapons to defend themselves, BUT NOT TO GAIN COMPLIANCE.
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So what should an officer do to gain compliance then?

Check this video out, I doubt it will imbed.

[link to blutube.policeone.com]

If that isn't the perfect deployment of a Taser being used for compliance, then what is? That guy was huge and would have done some serious damage to himself and those Officers had they not used the Taser on him.

What would your suggestion be on how to restrain a guy like that? Pepper spray? A baton? There would have to be broken bones before a guy like that is going to stop.

I'd love to hear your suggestions.
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'Constable' is lucky he didn't taser my kid in my home. whether I hit the kid and he was riled up or not. He was in his own home. thats my goddamned job. I would veiw it as a criminal assault with a deadly weapon taking place in my home with out a just or logical cause. If cops can't subdue an unarmed kid with their strength, then they need to get of the fucking force
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If the Officer was called to your house by a family member, then he has PC to be there. If your kid is being a jackass and gets Tased, I'm sure you would be pissed but the reality is that the Officer would be well within his rights.

If you chose to do whatever tough guys like you do, then I'm sure you would be dealt with accordingly one way or another.
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Tasers kill fewer people then bullets..

 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1321501


So does harsh language. My point is tasers serve no purpose whatsoever.
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Sure they do.. they serve as a deterrent against violent people. It's a scarey world out there, 1-5 people are skating around out there eating anti-psychotic medications like skittles.

Lots'a crazies out there.. spare me the mother Theresa routine. There's grandmothers out there hiding dope in the baby's diapers and junior's caching the glock in his back-pack for her.

It's hard to determine what a normal person looks like ne-more because they are so few and far between.. bullets rarely allow for a second chance to turn their attitudes around.
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I wouldn't quite call a Taser "torture". It's an effective compliance tool, that's it. Does it suck? Yes. Is it bad enough after the first time that you will most likely listen? Hell yes. That's why people hate it. It's the instant win button.
 Quoting: Silkstalkings


It is shocking how brainwashed some people are, while others are so awake, and how the two are diametrically opposed to each other. You're missing the whole point.
I am not suggesting anything other than listen to the officer.
 Quoting: Silkstalkings


If I have committed no crime, the officer has no probable cause of illegal activity taking place, or there is not a warrant signed by a judge for my arrest, no police officer has the legal authority to so much as force me to acknowledge his existence.
If you don't, it hurts. If I was a Police Officer and you pointed a Taser at me, I would shoot you with my gun. You know why? Because anyone who is willing to use a Taser on a police officer has intentions of taking things much further. A Police Officer who Tases you wants to arrest you, a civilian Tasing a Police Officer means that they would most likely kill him once he is incapacitated.

Hence the reason for the double standard.
 Quoting: Silkstalkings


I don't follow your 'logic', why would a person being deprived of freedom or assaulted by the police in some manner automatically have killing them on their minds?
Thats the us VS them mentality, and it's lame
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1312328


Because sane people would not even think about trying to use a Taser on a Police Officer who is trying to arrest them.
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Tasers kill fewer people then bullets..

 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1321501


So does harsh language. My point is tasers serve no purpose whatsoever.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1301223


Sure they do.. they serve as a deterrent against violent people. It's a scarey world out there, 1-5 people are skating around out there eating anti-psychotic medications like skittles.

Lots'a crazies out there.. spare me the mother Theresa routine. There's grandmothers out there hiding dope in the baby's diapers and junior's caching the glock in his back-pack for her.

It's hard to determine what a normal person looks like ne-more because they are so few and far between.. bullets rarely allow for a second chance to turn their attitudes around.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1321501


Ozark police used a taser on a 10 year old girl for refusing to take a bath, The captain said they can use them on any child as they are not lethal weapons. I guess we shouldn't expect a 200 lb police officer to be able to handle a 50 lb girl with mental problems, they surely couldn't let her go to bed with out a bath. You can google this and see I am not making this up.
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Other than the parts about the children getting tazered this thread is a fucking riot. cruise

If cops didn't have tazers then they would just spray you down with mace or shoot you.

Last Edited by Least Servant on 04/24/2011 10:39 PM
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As I have stated before, I think anyone including cops should be able to use weapons to defend themselves, BUT NOT TO GAIN COMPLIANCE.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1312328


So what should an officer do to gain compliance then?

Check this video out, I doubt it will imbed.

[link to blutube.policeone.com]

If that isn't the perfect deployment of a Taser being used for compliance, then what is? That guy was huge and would have done some serious damage to himself and those Officers had they not used the Taser on him.

What would your suggestion be on how to restrain a guy like that? Pepper spray? A baton? There would have to be broken bones before a guy like that is going to stop.

I'd love to hear your suggestions.
 Quoting: Silkstalkings


If police are unable to do their jobs without torturing people to gain compliance, they shouldn't be on the police force.My 'suggestion' is to either rush him with several cops at once and subdue him that way, or walk off and LEAVE HIM ALONE. I often wonder why police never see that as an option. It is not their job to brawl with people on the street, if i were a single cop trying to arrest a guy like that, i'd do the smart thing ans say fuck it. Call it common sense.
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Tasers are a great tool. Beats the hell out of a wood shampoo with a hickory stick, or a collapsible baton. All people have to do in order to not get one used on them is follow the directions of the Officer.

Instead they act like dipshits as if they have a say in the matter, then they get zapped. If a cop tells you that you are under arrest, he has made up his mind and feels he has PC to arrest. That is not the time to plead your case. That's when you shut up and do what you are told to do, or you will get Tased, then forced to do what you were told in the first place. That's called losing.

It's pretty simple really, not sure what people don't understand about it.
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soooo...Barney,

you're saying Jack and Jackie Boot can't tase til AFTER an arrest has been declared ????

or are you just part of the problem ?
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Re: Tasers Should Be Banned - 450 US Deaths Since 2001
Because sane people would not even think about trying to use a Taser on a Police Officer who is trying to arrest them.
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Then i guess by your twisted logic I'm not sane. if a cop was trying to arrest me and i wasn't guilty of wrongdoing, i would resist using whatever force he made necessary by his actions, in accordance with THE LAW.

I don't see how you perceive that as a mentally unsound attitude.
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04/24/2011 10:45 PM
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Re: Tasers Should Be Banned - 450 US Deaths Since 2001
damnit! you guys are making me want to buy a taser..wonder what'd it'd do to my neighbors dog when he doesnt shut up! lolsign





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