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Old 08-05-2013, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ajbrown View Post
One of those sad stories that needs some facts and context. In general I side with the people in the 'line of fire' making decisions in an instant, but it is always good to have checks and balances.

Here is another article if you are interested:

Did cops need a Taser, riot shield and shotgun to subdue a 95-year-old veteran? - Chicago Tribune

I just hope folks have enough sense to not says something like the "police acted stupidly " without all of the facts....but who would do that?
That is another version of the story, but even if that is true, they did what had to be done.