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IMO, a tazer is an appropriate tool for subduing a completely out of control psycho from a safe distance. When they start using it on ordinary citizens (no matter how agitated) because it's more convenient than getting their hands dirty--that I have a problem with.
Most Police that I've had the privilege of interacting with understand the difference between a bad guy and a good citizen who perhaps has done something wrong. I've always assumed that good cops quickly became expert at "sizing people up" and using their experience and judgement. If the tazer allows them to avoid making that judgement, stand at a safe distance and zap anyone they like, it sounds like a tool that's ripe for abuse by lazy cops.
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