Regarding the very clear (ultra-clear) case where the Brattleboro officers used a taser to literally torture the two protesters that had chained themselves to a barrel, semi-professional Taser spokespuppet 'Dave' posted the following gem:
"The Officers should have placed the Taser where the sun don't shine and lit the hippies up for an extended period." Dave (David E. Zuskin), Poquoson, VA
Keep in mind that this case of taser abuse couldn't be more clear. Two peaceful protesters chained themselves to a barrel of sand. Officers decided to use the taser to literally torture the protesters until they released themselves.
Correct procedures, i.e. the procedures that wouldn't get the officers in SERIOUS trouble, are as follows:
1) Call for chain cutters.
2) Monitor the protesters to make sure they don't, ah never mind, they've chained themselves down to a barrel of sand...
3) When the chain cutters arrive, cut the chains and take the protesters into custody.
If at any time the protesters switch from passive resistance to any form of aggression, then the police may of course use self-defense and reasonable force. That seems very unlikely to happen if the protesters keep their wits about them.
Those that don't understand these basics of law should keep their trap shut. Everyone has more to fear in the long run from the jackboot of police abuse than from a couple of peaceful protesters chained to a barrel.
Seriously folks - read history.
These protesters WILL eventually be given a check. No question. They might have to go to a higher court, but they will win in the end. Oh, not to say that they won't be convicted of trespassing, but the act of torture by the police is a much more serious offense.
But they will get a settlement. Exactly like the $40,000 given to the Utah speeder. Seriously. this case is MUCH more clear. You can't claim that these two protesters represented a threat, after all they were chained to a barrel.
Tasers cause MORE PROBLEMS than they supposedly solve.
Dave - you're an idiot.
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Hey 'Dave':
I'm curious. What exactly is your motivation?
MY motivation stems from the quick succession of Taser-related deaths in Canada during the last few months of 2007. I'm outraged by the approach taken by Taser and I'm out to correct their propaganda.
So what is your motivation?
If you're simply a law-and-order sort of guy, then you wouldn't be so focused on Taser.
Are you a paid spokespuppet? Does Taser pay you $8.50 an hour post mindless pro-Taser crap all over the 'net?
Did you invest your meagre Navy pension into TASR stock and you're simply trying to protect the residual value?
What's the story? Please tell us.
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