“And, this cop picked the WRONG one.”
You just revealed yourself to everyone. Now I understand why you have been all over the multiple threads on this subject, and vehemently defending Massey, while attacking the ‘out of control pigs’ and any posters who watch the video and have their own opinion of what happened.
Some call you TIM?
What do others call you,.... Mr. Massey????
LOL... no, I'm not the guy I previously called a "sassy-mouthed sissy man". And, I'm not Hillary Clinton either.
I have been critical of Mr. Massey's actions.. he is not without blame in this incident. But, it is clear to me that it was Trooper Garnder's poor decisions and lack of professionalism that caused this incident to blow up and get to the point where a taser was used.
I've watched this stupid video at LEAST 20 times now. I have never viewed it with a "closed mind"... I've also shown it to MANY of my friends now.. including my police detective neighbor (who has also shown several co-workers) Frankly, I've yet to find anyone here who disagrees about the problem in this case.
We really don't know ALL of the facts in this case.... none of us know whether there really was another speed sign earlier.... we don't know whether Massey was clocked over the limit... we don't know everything that was said in the car...
From what we can see and hear, it appears to me that Massey REALLY believed he had done nothing wrong, and was trying desperately (and, ineffectively) to plead his case.
I believe Massey was SHOCKED (pardon the pun) when Gardner started yelling and pointing a gun (taser) at him. I think he was scared sh*tless. Gardner was acting like a maniac, and it was shocking to a guy who is not used this kind of situation, and is simply engaged in conversation. I don't believe Gardner was planning on fleeing the scene.. I think he was just scared, confused, and not sure WHAT to do.
You say Massey was going to "refuse the ticket? Really? How do you do that? It was already recorded. What happens after that means what? Nothing... Massey could EAT the ticket.. doesn't change a thing.
I don't know why Gardner decided an arrest was warranted here. I honestly can see no other reason than: He didn't LIKE Massey. And, I don't think that's reason enough.