Reply #96: I'm sure it will come out in the inquisition [View All]

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I have to apologize for writing this without the right background. The version of the video I saw didn't have the sound:
Now that I've heard the version with sound, I have changed some of my opinion.
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IMHO, taser is more for controlling a situation than self-defense per se. I don't mind calling that a "compliance device." I do agree that it was used for compliance in this case.

1. We saw some stuff but heard nothing. We don't know if he was lucid between shocks or not. If he was not lucid, it wouldn't make sense to continue to shock him; if he was lucid he still had a choice.

2. That's from the text, right? I couldn't see that in the video. Regardless, I don't think being handcuffed equates to helplessness. There are still kicking, biting and spitting to deal with. It just depends.

3. That's not what I read and it doesn't make sense. Why would he scream for minutes between shocks? Maybe he wanted to get shocked again, who knows?

I'd like to see what actually happened! The video doesn't show enough, especially the apparently lengthy series of events that lead to the arrest. The description is clearly that of an opinionated witness so I'd rather hear from several witnesses before I decide.

BTW, not all taser shocks are equal. They aren't very accurate (in terms of aim) in the first place, and the failure of one or both barbs to stick is common. When only one barb contacts, the effectiveness of the shock is greatly diminished. I read this in the paper; please don't ask for a citation. It so happens that Taser International is a local company and we get a blurb from time to time.