[Gay State Conservative]

Here's a link to a video that shows what can happen when a cop lets his guard down.Note that this cop was very familiar with the perp in question,having arrested him several times for relatively minor offenses.If you're pressed for time fast forward to about the 6:15 point for the real action.And perhaps you'd get back to us with a guess as to what sound we hear at about the 6:34 point of the video.

And just as a hint I'll tell you that the last thing you see is the kid running over the cop (I know because I've done a good amount of research on this incident and this perp).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF-BtESLEsU

[freeandfreezing]

So what. There are always going to be examples where people get hurt because situations change in ways they didn't expect. Just because a situation turned out badly isn't a reason for everybody else to suspend common sense, a bit of bravery, and calm demeanor under stress.

Is it too much to expect trained law enforcement officers to use the same level of discretion that the government requires from untrained citizens who end up in the same kind of situations? Sometimes the "rules of engagement" cause civilians to die too, but that is a risk we all take for the benefit of society.