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Originally posted by apc
Obviously this doesn't apply to this kid. He was drunk and attacked cops. There's not a whole lot to say about that beyond, "YOU DRUNK MORON!" Does that mean the officers handled the situation appropriately? To that I can only speculate. If this kid was a scrawny 120lb stoner, I would say absolutely not. If he was a lineman for his highschool football team, he could have done some real damage if the officers didn't compare in stature.
Originally posted by apc
Ah yes I do apologize. I had tried to maintain in the beginning of this thread that his attacking the police was an allegation, not proven fact. Stick allegedly in that quoted paragraph where appropriate. This is nothing personal but your words are hearsay and are therefore inadmissible. If your cousin's mother witnessed the entire event as you have described I urge her to file a complaint and hire a lawyer if she hasn't already. That would make this case one on the growing list of abusive and outright malicious police encounters.
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By the way, may I ask what is his current condition?
[edit on 14-12-2007 by apc]
Originally posted by apc
I would appreciate it if you could update this thread as new developments arise which you feel are appropriate to share. Not only of your cousin's health, but of the result of any action against the police. If the cops are guilty, it would do a lot of people well to know the police can still be held accountable for such crimes.
Originally posted by apc
Since the kid allegedly attacked the cops he's lucky he's not dead anyway. For all we know he's 180lbs of raw muscle. Bullets used to be the only thing to help in that situation. Although I agree if he does die this should go on the "How Can You Idiots Believe Tasers Can't Kill?" tally board.
Originally posted by apc
reply to post by Animal
Sorry, but if some no-neck is coming at me with the intent to cause me or mine harm and who knows what else, I'm putting a bullet in him. And I would be justified.