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metallicat · 11-15-2007, 10:20 PM

I just watched the video for the first time.

The guy is acting deranged. Chairs in the way of the door? WTF? I don't care if you're Polish or Iraqi or Canadian, you don't act that way regardless of the situation. When the police arrive, the man CLEARLY has an object in his hands and is acting aggressive. So they Taser him, and defuse the situation. Unfortunately, the man died and I am willing to bet my entire life that the police did not intentionally kill this man. They weren't acting maliciously, and if you believe that, I am sorry, but nothing I can say will sway your opinion.

I feel bad for his family that he died, but sometimes that happens. I don't blame the police for trying to defuse a hostile situation. If I was at an airport and saw a guy acting the way he was, I would be a little worried about what he might try to do next. Seeing the police arrive and put an end to the madness would be a relief.

I also feel bad for the RCMP officers who are being vilified across the entire world over a situation like this.

11-15-2007, 10:20 PM	#265
metallicat Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Exp:	I just watched the video for the first time. The guy is acting deranged. Chairs in the way of the door? WTF? I don't care if you're Polish or Iraqi or Canadian, you don't act that way regardless of the situation. When the police arrive, the man CLEARLY has an object in his hands and is acting aggressive. So they Taser him, and defuse the situation. Unfortunately, the man died and I am willing to bet my entire life that the police did not intentionally kill this man. They weren't acting maliciously, and if you believe that, I am sorry, but nothing I can say will sway your opinion. I feel bad for his family that he died, but sometimes that happens. I don't blame the police for trying to defuse a hostile situation. If I was at an airport and saw a guy acting the way he was, I would be a little worried about what he might try to do next. Seeing the police arrive and put an end to the madness would be a relief. I also feel bad for the RCMP officers who are being vilified across the entire world over a situation like this.