[DMZFrank]

Don't forget that Sgt. Stacy Koon testified at trial that King exhibited all of the symptoms of someone under the influence of PCP. Since he was not specifically tested for it, it can never be known. I believe that he was, which contributed significantly to the difficulties with subduing him. As a cop for 25 years, I have a great deal of first hand experience with "subduing" jailhouse bodied, pumped up 250 lb. PCP resistant suspects who resist arrest.

[george wythe]

So sad when someone throws away so many chances to do something useful with his life.

I had a college friend, brilliant guy, who turned to heroin and self-destructed.

Just plain sad. Until they hit their bottom, they will almost always go back to their vices, rejecting any help.