re: Was this a justifiable shooting??? nsfw

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The real problem is when some arguably non-violent criminal/suspect gets cornered and the police make the choice that they'll kill him rather than risk him getting away. I think that's my fundamental issue. Usually it's a mistake (they think he's capable of doing them harm), but it's still problematic IMO.

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I mean, an automobile has been used to run over people on multiple occasions. Cops included. I'd easily make the argument that if you're surrounded by cops, who are actively telling you to "Stop", and you keep driving in their direction then you're using a weapon.