Shots fired at downtown Dallas protest

[Big A]

Exactly. And then the question becomes, exactly who was he threatening when he was hiding in the corner of the parking garage? You guys keep bringing up snipers. Aren't snipers typically used in hostage situations where there is a threat to someone?

He had already killed 4 people, and was plenty ready to kill 4 more, is that not considered a threat to you? I mentioned sniper as another already "common" means of taking someone out without direct interaction, to quell those concerned about drones and what not.

He made it clear that he wasn't going alive, pray tell, what would you had them done, sit there patiently until he gets hungry and comes out guns blazing? THe Orlando shooter didn't leave alive, is that a problem in your mind as well?

[CexMashean]

He had already killed 4 people, and was plenty ready to kill 4 more, is that not considered a threat to you? I mentioned sniper as another already "common" means of taking someone out without direct interaction, to quell those concerned about drones and what not.

He made it clear that he wasn't going alive, pray tell, what would you had them done, sit there patiently until he gets hungry and comes out guns blazing? THe Orlando shooter didn't leave alive, is that a problem in your mind as well?

He was a threat to any officer that would have tried to arrest him. Why would you risk more dying if he wouldn't surrender?

Are they supposed to wait until he comes out shooting, possibly killing more cops, or sit there until he passes out then try to arrest him while he's asleep?

Good kill by the robot.

[SS Junk]

If it isn't a hostage situation, isn't SWAT called in to eliminate a threat by any means necessary?

[Cum Dumpster]

You should just go back to the butter knife BJ. LMAO!

[mardyn]

And that's a problem. Even after he did everything he did, he still had rights.

NO, I disagree... in this situation, the moment he pulled the trigger and shot the first person, his rights become secondary to those belonging to the rest of us.

His rights only extend to a point where he is not infringing on the rights of others. Once he exceeds those limits... he must be stopped.

I know this is not what the lawsays...but it's what I say.

mardyn

[Cum Dumpster]

NO, I disagree... in this situation, the moment he pulled the trigger and shot the first person, his rights become secondary to those belonging to the rest of us.

His rights only extend to a point where he is not infringing on the rights of others. Once he exceeds those limits... he must be stopped.

I know this is not what the lawsays...but it's what I say.

mardyn

The common sense in this post and some of the others I have seen in this thread is encouraging. Well done to those who have common sense.

[BLAKE]

I am far from qualified to comment on constitutional rights in a situation like this.

That said, I think blowing up that A-hole with a bomb bot is about the coolest thing ever.

[Broncojohnny]

He was a threat to any officer that would have tried to arrest him. Why would you risk more dying if he wouldn't surrender?

Are they supposed to wait until he comes out shooting, possibly killing more cops, or sit there until he passes out then try to arrest him while he's asleep?

Good kill by the robot.

There is a short leap from this point to "well he hasn't killed anyone yet but he says he is going to" and then deadly force becomes justified in any situation where someone is barricaded in a place and talks a big game. To anyone with "common sense" about civil liberties that is a concern.

[Broncojohnny]

I am far from qualified to comment on constitutional rights in a situation like this.

That said, I think blowing up that A-hole with a bomb bot is about the coolest thing ever.

In a comedic sense I thought it was fucking hilarious.

[Cum Dumpster]

There is a short leap from this point to "well he hasn't killed anyone yet but he says he is going to" and then deadly force becomes justified in any situation where someone is barricaded in a place and talks a big game. To anyone with "common sense" about civil liberties that is a concern.

But does he have a butter knife in his hand? LMAO

[Broncojohnny]

But does he have a butter knife in his hand? LMAO

You really need to work on your troll game if you want to play.

[Nash B.]

There is a short leap from this point to "well he hasn't killed anyone yet but he says he is going to" and then deadly force becomes justified in any situation where someone is barricaded in a place and talks a big game. To anyone with "common sense" about civil liberties that is a concern.

Yeah. I don't know how they could/should have handled it differently, but I do know that it's a dangerous path. IMO it isn't about using the robot as much as it is about using deadly force when he's apparently contained.

[BLAKE]

In a comedic sense I thought it was fucking hilarious.

Good, that's all I was going for.

[Cum Dumpster]

You really need to work on your troll game if you want to play.

Okay, just keep mumbling "butter knife" and move on. I am doing just fine BJ.

[Broncojohnny]

Okay, just keep mumbling "butter knife" and move on. I am doing just fine BJ.

You haven't ever been doing fine at it, clown. Not here, not in Canada, not ever. I thought most people got wiser with age, glad to see you bucking the trend.