Yeah, I don’t want cops unarmed. I think Steyn was being sarcastic and comparing it to the calls for gun control after killings by civilians.
I’m not anti-cop. I am a little wary of them now. I am seeing a lot more of these instances, and it’s really sad to me to see people die that didn’t have to do so.
You are welcome for the links. This is another fairly recent one that stands out to me that you may already know. I won’t send no mo’ after this. ;)
Vet killed by cops should have been celebrating 96th birthday
August 18, 2013
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-08-18/news/ct-met-kass-0818-20130818_1_park-forest-taser-two-police-officers
That’s a sad story; can’t believe there wasn’t a better way to deal with him.
With today’s technology available, one hopes the cops are a little more cautious in how they do their job. The days of shoot first, ask questions later should have gone with the advent of the cellphone camera...