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In reply to the discussion: Use of police robot to kill Dallas shooting suspect believed to be first in US history [View all]DAngelo136
(264 posts)33. For those of you who find this tactic acceptable
For those of you who say: "Well, it was an appropriate action against someone who endangered the lives of police and was not willing to surrender" then I would remind you of this incident:
http://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/14/us/police-drop-bomb-on-radicals-home-in-philadelphia.html?pagewanted=all
If you can justify the bombing of an individual, then you can also justify the bombing of many as well. And wouldn't that undercut your arguments against the bombing of people in Syria?
"You can't be wrong AND be strong." as my father would remind me as a youth. The same applies here.
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Use of police robot to kill Dallas shooting suspect believed to be first in US history [View all]
NWCorona
Jul 2016
OP
They used it to eliminate a mass murderer operating from cover, without endangering themselves
LongtimeAZDem
Jul 2016
#2
Yup though I bet it will mainly be felt by assholes like this guy who feel
cstanleytech
Jul 2016
#39
Perfectly acceptable use. No danger of injuring civilians. Only guilty party affected
7962
Jul 2016
#5
Most reasonable people understand the difference between justifiable use of force and murder (nt)
LongtimeAZDem
Jul 2016
#10
While I hate to hear of any loss of life, I sadly have to agree that you're right
Rhiannon12866
Jul 2016
#65
I consider this action 100% legitimate, lawful, and appropriate given the circumstances.
MohRokTah
Jul 2016
#9
You demonstrate a lack of understanding of law enforcement procedures and desired outcomes. eom
MohRokTah
Jul 2016
#42
That was a tremendous observation by your father. I'll remember it. Thank you. n/t
Judi Lynn
Jul 2016
#49
Oh, c'mon. Next thing you'll be worrying about the Fire Department starting fires. n/t
Kennah
Jul 2016
#69
good point, but I think emotions were probbaly running pretty high at the time.
olddad56
Jul 2016
#44
It would make more sense. It would make it easier to be sympathetic to their losses. n/t
Judi Lynn
Jul 2016
#50