Family of unarmed Michigan teen fatally shot by officer in traffic stop over flashing car’s brights

nydailynews.com ^ | October 16, 2015 | TOBIAS SALINGER

[ilovesarah2012]

I have always flashed my brights if someone coming towards me had their brights on. I thought it was the normal thing to do. I guess I never did it to a cop.

[semaj]

After watching the video, I have come to the conclusion the that the youth's death was caused by utter stupidity on his part, and a complete lack of respect for authority. The parents should be ashamed of themselves for raising such a clueless brat.

Judgement: Death by stupidity.

[SamAdams76]

I saw the video and it reminds me of the smart-ass punk college kid who demanded to be served Mac & Cheese last week in the school cafeteria. (Caution: Strong language at that link.)

Used to be that kids and young adults would not dare show disrespect for an adult because they knew they would get beat down.

I think the main difference today is that kids are being brought up to indignantly demand their rights and deferential treatment.

[semaj]

"I would NEVER attack an officer unless I thought I could win."

I've always said, never engage unless you are equipped and have a plan.

[ilovesarah2012]

My first thought was the cop did that to himself, maybe with the butt of his gun. I suppose not, but it was my first thought. Guess I don’t trust cops.

[noinfringers2]

Years ago I was driving a car with my young son as a passenger. The traffic went from a highway speed zone of 55 mph to a commercial zone for 30 mph. My young son and I were singing as we slowed to 25 mph. A cop pulled us over and claimed I was driving to slow for the traffic flow especially for him in back of us. I had to take a day off work to go to court. The judge laughed at the cops charge and dismissed the ticket. To this day I have trouble believing that cops are always playing the rules legally and sanely.

[ilovesarah2012]

Great story, Wardaddy.

[semaj]

"You’re gonna have Freepers lecture you that you only kill when you pull your weapon That logic and training is part of the problem"

As a general rule, I think the philosophy is sound, but of course, as a thinking adult I realize there are always exceptions to any rule.

On the streets as a civilian, I believe a weapon should only be pulled when all else fails (ie; talking, escape, etc...).

That being said, at that critical point in a confrontation, if I pull my weapon, I am definitely thinking about using it.

[cuban leaf]

I’ve always said, never engage unless you are equipped and have a plan.

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This. ^

[HartleyMBaldwin]

What I meant by “Huh?” was “What does the word boofus mean?” It’s not a term I’m familiar with, and I always like to pick up a new bit of slang.

Or, if it’s some sort of insult or epithet, then, as the Brits say, same to you with knobs on.

[X-spurt]

Boofus = both of us. Sort of Southern ebonics.

[HartleyMBaldwin]

Thanks. That’s one I had never heard.

[arthurus]

There are cops who troll with their high beams.

[Fundamentally Fair]

Looks completely justified to me.

Do you think the cop ever fixed his lights, or is he still pulling people over?

[Twink]

Well said.

Yeah, potheads usually aren’t fighters.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone high on pot be aggressive in any way. Alcohol, yep.