[Filo]

Na, most rational people know that human affairs are so messy and imperfect because they are staffed 100% by... humans.

No argument. But you seem predisposed to judge those messy affairs in favor of those with badges for some odd reason.

[Ophiucus]

In this case, I saw suspect still resisting, still not in control, and still a potential threat.

Other cases, I have seen officers overreact - but not often.

But I got my start as a medic and have been on those scenes and too many people have been injured believing someone held on the ground can't be dangerous.

[roses of sharon]

Nothing odd about facts in evidence.