[aimhigh]

Cops should never be allowed to shoot first. They should only be allowed to return fire after being shot at.

Hogwash. If someone points a gun at a cop, they should be shot. You are mistakenly assuming the perp will always miss their first shot.

[Uncle Chip]

If someone points a gun at a cop, they should be shot.

How about in this case where the deputy thought that the person was going to point his weapon at him so he took him out as a preventative measure with 7 shots that hit their mark.

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XXXoholic ~ Cops should never be allowed to shoot first. They should only be allowed to return fire after being shot at.

aimhigh ~ Hogwash. If someone points a gun at a cop, they should be shot. You are mistakenly assuming the perp will always miss their first shot.

You DO know that this is less restrictive than we require of our combat troops in Afghanistan don't you?

No only do they have a don't shoot unless fired upon ROE, they are also required to call in for permission to return fire.

Do American civilians deserve less protection than a muslim terrorist?