re: 2 yrs ago - Police Officer pulls gun thinking it's a taser

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Its like people don't understand that police are government.

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Police aren't government. Police are people trying to do their job and make a paycheck just like the rest of us. Only their job puts their life on the line unlike most of ours.

There are bad apples, of course, and the government will use the police to enforce their will, but it's still people trying to make it through their day.

People make mistakes, even when they are trained not to.

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Maybe like a stun gun?

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The problem with a stun gun is that you have to be within arm's reach for it to work. That opens the possibility of getting into a physical scuffle and suspect possibly being able to get ahold of the officer's service weapon.

Pistol style taser has a 15' or so range. Less chance of a scuffle ensuing and ability to take down a suspect that's running away.

If I say " I get it, no one likes being pulled over, for any reason... ", I get mocked, and told I just can't relate.

Or as Joe Xiden would say... " You ain't black! "


Which is also true. Still, no one LIKES getting pulled over. Regardless of color.

But I believe it's worse having an arrest warrant for a violent crime. Which is why I don't commit violent crimes. Especially with a gun.

So, what is there to really GET ?

If I were a member of a group believed to be targeted by the cops, why continue to engage in sketchy or criminal behavior?

That's like saying to the cops " I double dog dare you to come after me ", and when they do, you cry ' RACISM!! " .

Sorry, I can't relate. And never will.

So stop asking me to " understand ".

Where am I making excuses? She clearly screwed up.

Saying all that, this guy deserved to be shot.