Ed Leafe wrote: > It is this tactic of small-minded people abusing their power and > authority simply because "they can". Simply being a jerk or not > wanting to show an ID card doesn't give them carte blanche to do what > they want. > I disagree only with your (implied) first e-mail, which made it sound as if you felt this was an example of free speech being quashed. I don't believe it was. I agree completely that the police were poorly trained, and handled the situation badly, and that tasering in this instance was completely unnecessary. I would also amend your above statement slightly: "tactic of small-minded [or frightened] people abusing their power..."
I also agree that tasering usage is getting out of control. I think that's due in part to the nature of the weapon. It's too easy to use, and has an overrated reputation as being safe. I think this was a case of poor police training and action, and not a first amendment violation, that's all. _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
