Some of those comments indicate the geezer touched the cop. That is no excuse for creaming the geezer but, if true, then I hope WalMart is teaching the greeters that touching is a no-no.
Yeah, it’s a no-no, but still.... Is your response to someone who puts your hand on you to deck them? That just seems like an extreme example of antisocial behavior to me. I don’t like being touched much, but if someone puts their hand on me to get my attention, I don’t freak out.
If he tried to walk off without showing a reciept, he needed to be 'touched'. Preferably by store security, but I would think that the greeter can at least hold out an arm, make contact, and get someone's attention when needed.
How, then, does one get the attention of a deaf person? The door alarms aren’t equipped with strobes.