and I'm one of those who paint with a VERY broad brush... for example, when I see any law enforcement officer (ANY) intentionally disrespect or refuse to follow ANY law, I question whether we have bestowed the responsibility for enforcement on the right person. Set the big stuff aside and think for a moment what it looks like to be traveling exactly the speed limit on the freeway and regularly have state patrol cars pull out and pass me travelling at least 20 mph more than myself.
I know we're talking about serious situations with a shooting of what was apparently the wrong person here, but I bring it back to basics. If a man (or woman) does not hold the utmost respect for EVERY law on the books then that individual has no right to be attempting to enforce ANY law on the books. I know this is a very broad brush but it's how I believe.
Further, I personally believe that a very high percentage of law enforcement officers from every level, local, state and federal fall into this category.
Somewhere along the way nearly all of them developed the belief that they are above the law. This is a very sad situation and there is no making excuses for a federal agent shooting an unarmed kid. Accidental or otherwise, this man should be punished the same as a civilian would be under the same circumstances.
Contrary to the beliefs of many cops and agents on the job, You are NOT special and you deserve no special treatment If you don't like that attitude then get out of the business.
Uh I am not in the business.
Just making my observations known about people like you(at least you are honest) who paint with a broad brush.
Although we don't know exactly what happened in this shooting at this time,one might stop and think about the following hypothetical scenario.
As an adult I would be somewhat apprehensive if an unmarked car stopped me and the occupants (unknown to me,plain clothes FBI agents) emerged with automatic rifles in hand and approached my car.
I could imagine the FBI having to shoot me in the face as I tried to leave the scene fearing for my personal safety (not knowing they were FBI agents in pursuit of a bank robber).