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In reply to the discussion: 11-Year-Old Girl Shot With Taser for Shoplifting [View all]Shrike47
(6,913 posts)3. Per the link, cop didn't say he feared for his life, OP did.
The cop tased her for ignoring his commands.
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So ... he was afraid for his life? Damn, wish these places would get rid of the thug cops
uponit7771
Aug 2018
#2
Per the OP, use of sarcasm gif indicates the statement was, well... sarcasm.
LanternWaste
Aug 2018
#5
I disagree. Why shouldn't he use non-lethal to stop her? She doesn't get pass for being 11.
bitterross
Aug 2018
#9
That does not mean that we give free rein to 11 year-olds just because they are 11.
Fullduplexxx
Aug 2018
#17
Tasers are "less lethal," NOT non-lethal. Even the company warns of risk of death
tblue37
Aug 2018
#39