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Originally Posted by Graplr
How this fits into the thread is that you are throwing around how you are disgusted with these people because they "broke the law". I take it you've never went over the speed limit in your life?
But my main point is that the pepper spray was obviously excessive. The students were peacefully protesting. So why can't cops pepper spray speeders if they can pepper spray people not harming anyone? Where is the line drawn?
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What's your point? They INTENTIONALLY caused a disruption and refused to move. Had he gone over the speed limit, he'd have been ticketed and paid the price. Had he resisted the officer, he'd pay the price and then some. Again, what is your point with that question?
Did the protesters cooperate when told to stop blocking? Seems not according to the picture or do you disagree? Did the speeder in your example cooperate? If both did, nobody should be sprayed. If either didn't, spray and moved should be an option. When I was pulled over, I didn't get lippy with the officer, refuse to cooperate when given an order. Sat in my car till told to get out and take sobriety tests or whatever. Had I refused, who do I blame if I get tasered and/or sprayed and/or tossed in the back of the police car and dragged down to jail? I put my hands on the wheel at 10 and 2 O'clock, wait for the orders and only answer questions with "Yes, Sir" or "No, Sir" and more words as necessary. I don't fraternize with him/her, argue, call names, etc, etc. When given an order, I cooperate and only leave when told to.
Did I get pulled over on a trumped up reason once? Sure. Had to sit in the just started (freezing cold) car while they waited for the dogs and they found nothing. Did I argue with them? Nope. Was it my right to make a complain tomorrow? Absolutely.