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DetlefK

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1. I see the problem in the 2nd Amendment.

Reply to Mayberry Machiavelli (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2015, 09:27 AM

Apr 2015

Any suspected criminal, ANY suspected criminal, a cop encounters might be a lethal threat. That's why US cops need guns. And they are trigger-happy because they are afraid and shooting first is the solution to all your problems.

Why do other countries have less police-shootings? Because the cops there are safe in the knowledge that the guy they are arguing with won't pull out a gun.

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The problem of police easily resorting to deadly force should be approached systemically. [View all] Mayberry Machiavelli Apr 2015 OP

I see the problem in the 2nd Amendment. DetlefK Apr 2015 #1

EVERY TIME an UNARMED*** person is shot and or killed by the police an OUTSIDE councle should decide uponit7771 Apr 2015 #2

I agree. I do believe that #2 as the main contributing factor.. boston bean Apr 2015 #3

That's a good list sharp_stick Apr 2015 #4

I find it telling that 2naSalit Apr 2015 #6

With current technology, an officer's testimony without Downwinder Apr 2015 #5

Good point. 2naSalit Apr 2015 #7

The problem is most cases still don't have video shot by a third party. Mayberry Machiavelli Apr 2015 #8

No body cam video, no testimony. Downwinder Apr 2015 #9

Add: More community policing and more civilian review boards of Police Depts. n/t FSogol Apr 2015 #10

also in the mix is our gun culture: any random traffic stop can start with them whipping out an Uzi MisterP Apr 2015 #11

One of the interesting things about body cams. qwlauren35 Apr 2015 #12