[dirtboy]

I didn't realize that there was now capital punishment for killing a dog. You and several others on this thread need to chill a bit here. IMO this was a mistake by the cop, and probably in training and tactics as much as an individual mistake. No human life was lost here, and I imagine the Smoaks will get fair compensation for what they have been through. But all this over-the-top commentary isn't helping - instead, call for police departments to curtail the hardass attitude they instill in their cops.

[Stew Padasso]

"You and several others on this thread need to chill a bit here."

I think that a situation like this just adds to the frustration level with government and it boils over and people vent.

We read so many stories everyday of abuse, fraud, stupidity and arrogance. At a certain point people are gonna snap.

I can tell you this, that cop is cowardly loser and should no longer be on the force. That is the type of guy who has the potential to "accidentally" shoot a person.

[BibChr]

Good luck, talking moderation and reasonableness to a lynch mob. Check out 279; that guy knows EVERYTHING.

Dan