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> Was anyone injured when the cruiser was set on fire I don't know, but if I was a police officer on the scene my first instinct wouldn't be a thorough inspect

> Was anyone injured when the cruiser was set on fire I don't know, but if I was a police officer on the scene my first instinct wouldn't be a thorough inspection of the car to see if anyone was in there, it would be to make sure that woman doesn't do it again. I don't want to risk another firebomb. > Was the woman armed Was the firebomb not enough? Clearly she was armed with that. She may have more. Again, if I'm the police officer on the scene I don't know this and I don't want to take any risks. Secure the assailant first, sort things out later. > Was she literally any sort of physical threat to the officer or officers who threw her to the ground? Yes. The threat of serious bodily injury from burns. In that moment there is no way of telling what else may be up this person's sleeve. She has already shown that she indents to cause serious damage with little regard for potential collateral damage. So I too may be a super facist, but I'm totally OK with urgently and immediately taking the woman down.

happytoexplain 6y ago
> I'm totally OK with urgently and immediately taking the woman down I agree, though I would never make such subjective judgments as to the difference between necessary and unnecessary force without seeing a video. >I too may be a super facist This preemptive underdogging attack on people who disagree with you disguised as a self-defense is a huge red flag that you don't have personal conviction behind what you're saying.
pmiller2 6y ago
I'm very glad you are not a police officer. I want people checking cars to see if anyone was hurt before they go slamming people to the ground. I don't want people unnecessarily attacking others who are no physical threat. There was no "assailant" here, because nobody was "assailed!" Your way of thinking is what's given us roving, armed bands of state-sanctioned thugs who close ranks when confronted with wrongdoing, rather than public servants who are there to serve and protect.

happytoexplain 6y ago

> I'm totally OK with urgently and immediately taking the woman down I agree, though I would never make such subjective judgments as to the difference between necessary and unnecessary force without seeing a video. >I too may be a super facist This preemptive underdogging attack on people who disagree with you disguised as a self-defense is a huge red flag that you don't have personal conviction behind what you're saying.

pmiller2 6y ago

I'm very glad you are not a police officer. I want people checking cars to see if anyone was hurt before they go slamming people to the ground. I don't want people unnecessarily attacking others who are no physical threat. There was no "assailant" here, because nobody was "assailed!" Your way of thinking is what's given us roving, armed bands of state-sanctioned thugs who close ranks when confronted with wrongdoing, rather than public servants who are there to serve and protect.