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In reply to the discussion: Baltimore Cop Admits Police Plotting to Depose Mayor After Having to “Stand Down” to the “Animals” [View all]erikspartan
(3 posts)27. Restraint is one thing
If someone throws a brick at you, a strong argument could be made that that meets the deadly force triangle (opportunity, capability and intent). Not saying deadly force should be used (and neither is the alleged cop), but its not like in the instance that this guy is saying the other party is acting inngood faith.
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Baltimore Cop Admits Police Plotting to Depose Mayor After Having to “Stand Down” to the “Animals” [View all]
KamaAina
May 2015
OP
50 citizens isn't a large start towards a recall, and I suspect their attitude won't go far . . .
Journeyman
May 2015
#1
Citizens? Apparently a large number of the Baltimore PD aren't even Marylanders
Scootaloo
May 2015
#17
That will certainly make it more difficulty for them to mount a recall campaign. . .
Journeyman
May 2015
#39
Oh I get it. The implication is if one is bad, the way things are playing out now, it's safe to
Ed Suspicious
May 2015
#25
That was very disturbing clear back then. We really must get a handle on corruption.
Enthusiast
May 2015
#48
Pobrecita. Should have chosen a different line of work. Somebody throws something at you and you
Ed Suspicious
May 2015
#10
Maybe this is the kind of situation that lead to the Mayor inviting the feds in to investigate?
Ford_Prefect
May 2015
#41