I've yet to read a convincing argument that the cop was in the wrong. He witnessed life-threatening behavior and he stopped it. That's what he's sworn to do. Having his firearm at the ready was a wise precaution in case the guy got squirrely.
No telling what mental state the biker was in coming down from the adrenelin rush of triple-digit speeds and high-risk behavior. He might have tried to run over the cop and take off again, which would have compounded the problem. And I'm sure the cop was thinking just that. This wasn't just your ordinary traffic stop. The biker had already demonstrated the willingness and intention to put himself and others at risk. He was a menace -- and the cop did the right thing. All the rest of it is pure political posturing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
