[freeeee]

Not because of the insult, but because they were behaving in a manner that indicated extreme irrationality.

In most states I am aware of, the threshold of lethal force is imminent threat to life or limb. "Behaving in a manner that indicated extreme irrationality" won't cut it, unless of course you're not one of the 'little people'. Then its just a game of lords and peasants, which is what we have in this article.

[orangelobster]

Here's the final result of the incident Mike Wallace had with overzealous cops. Lousy cops should be fired.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-08-27-wallace-charges_x.htm?POE=LIFISVA

"an investigation had determined that the inspector who had handcuffed Wallace had not yet received his special patrolman status, which authorizes inspectors to use handcuffs and write summonses.

Both inspectors were placed on desk duty, would be issued warnings and would be required to undergo retraining in conflict resolution, Fromberg said. "

[Poohbah]

In most states I am aware of, the threshold of lethal force is imminent threat to life or limb.

And I would be able to demonstrate it.

Like I said, I don't go around doing the stuff that gets people handcuffed--or killed--by the cops. Yes, I get cited. No, I don't