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Because aside from not being trained to fly an aircraft, the pilot didn't seem to have any murderous intent. Killing an American citizen who is not presenting
by ethbro 8y ago
Because aside from not being trained to fly an aircraft, the pilot didn't seem to have any murderous intent.
Killing an American citizen who is not presenting an immediate threat still needs a higher bar than "It's easier."
Thankfully, the military pilots stayed cool in a situation like this and waited until they received orders to fire.
- toyg 8y agoThis. It’s like the situation with police shooting at people reaching for documents in the glovebox - presumption or fear should not be enough to deploy lethal force. Authorities should always strive to reach the best scenario, i.e. everyone safe and sound including perps. This is particularly true in situations where the perp shows clear signs of mental illness.
- reddit_clone 8y agoI was watching a British TV Serial ("Scott and Bailey") recently, and was amazed at the level of professionalism expected from UK police officers (assuming it is a somewhat accurate representation of reality). One of the lead characters lands into serious, serious trouble when a drunk, fleeing suspect dies in a car crash. Makes me really sad about the 'shoot first' culture around here ..