The Wow I Can't Believe That News Story Thread

[Frownland]

Originally Posted by OccultHawk

They’re giving free abortions in Texas now?

The wait times suck though.

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by Frownland

The wait times suck though.

True. That’s like the 20th trimester. Bull**** socialist bureaucracy.

[Dharma & Greg]

Originally Posted by OccultHawk

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news...aid/990997001/

Police kill innocent man in Kansas after 'swatting' prank led officers on fake raid

So I'm assuming the "lowering hands when there's no evidence of a weapon can legally get you shot" thing for cops is about to get tossed out the window. Two in a week has got to do something.

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by The Batlord

So I'm assuming the "lowering hands when there's no evidence of a weapon can legally get you shot" thing for cops is about to get tossed out the window. Two in a week has got to do something.

I doubt it.

[Dharma & Greg]

Originally Posted by OccultHawk

I doubt it.

For 30 magnificent seconds I had hope for the human race but thankfully it's gone now and I retract my statement.

[Trollheart]

Originally Posted by The Batlord

So I'm assuming the "lowering hands when there's no evidence of a weapon can legally get you shot" thing for cops is about to get tossed out the window. Two in a week has got to do something.

What exactly did this 7-year veteran fear from the guy? That he'd shoot lasers out of his eyes? He was obviously unarmed. Why are cops so eager to literally shoot first and ask questions later now?

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by Trollheart

What exactly did this 7-year veteran fear from the guy? That he'd shoot lasers out of his eyes? He was obviously unarmed. Why are cops so eager to literally shoot first and ask questions later now?

This ain’t Ireland, son. We can’t just go around eye-****ing the popo.

[Dharma & Greg]

Originally Posted by Trollheart

What exactly did this 7-year veteran fear from the guy? That he'd shoot lasers out of his eyes? He was obviously unarmed. Why are cops so eager to literally shoot first and ask questions later now?

It's basically a militaristic, zero-tolerance policy thing where the police are to assume the absolute worst in order to ensure the highest level of survivability for them since them getting shot and disabled would result in an armed danger to the community. It's basically what would make sense in a guerilla war zone.

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by The Batlord

It's basically a militaristic, zero-tolerance policy thing where the police are to assume the absolute worst in order to ensure the highest level of survivability for them since them getting shot and disabled would result in an armed danger to the community. It's basically what would make sense in a guerilla war zone.

It’s the Iraq/Afghanistan to America pipeline.

Every other pig was trained for war.

[Trollheart]

Originally Posted by OccultHawk

This ain’t Ireland, son. We can’t just go around eye-****ing the popo.

WTF does that mean? Our police aren't even armed, usually.

Originally Posted by The Batlord

It's basically a militaristic, zero-tolerance policy thing where the police are to assume the absolute worst in order to ensure the highest level of survivability for them since them getting shot and disabled would result in an armed danger to the community. It's basically what would make sense in a guerilla war zone.

Isn't the motto To Serve and Protect? Didn't realise it was themselves they were trying to protect. So basically, in training they're being told "If it even LOOKS like someone MIGHT have a gun or ANY weapon, no matter how small the possibility, SHOOT TO KILL?" Can't these guys even wound someone? I mean, it's still bad, but at least the innocent wouldn't be dying...