[SouthernFreebird]

Shows me that a man with character like his probably didn't do anything to provoke those cops. They should be relieved of their duties.

[georgiadevildog]

They should be relieved of their duties.

I'm not sure I'd go that far. They blew it--yes. But they have been under extreme duress for over a month now, and they were undoubtedly at their breaking point. There's no telling what they've faced following Katrina, and they were probably a little trigger-happy because of it.

I'd say a short term of suspension without pay, lots of training in "necessary force", and of course, monetary retribution to cover the man's medical expenses.