Man shot on video, cop acquitted

[donquixote99]

The news story I linked to in message one speaks of a report of a man pointing a rifle out a hotel window. I would hope the police would have that much information. I don't say there's no reason for suspicion that he had another gun, I sure the situation demanded it. I just say that any gun besides the rife is nonetheless only a suspected gun.

I could be much more critical of the police procedure that I have been, I assure you. I actually think the procedure recorded in the video may have been designed to maximize opportunity for police to legally shoot suspects. It is needlessly provocative and humiliating, and further, it provides much scope for events to occur by mistake that the police can say were threatening.

My contributions here are a small way of doing just what you suggest--mobilizing support for change through the political process. I know with you personally, my opposition only increases your commitment to your position, that's in general how people are. But I most hope some number of readers are encouraged or even increased in their desire for reform in this area.