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I think any rational human being ought to be disgusted with this situation, if reported correctly by the press. SWAT teams may be necessary in this day, but with all the firepower they need and should possess, adequate and continuing training should be the norm. I can't see taking the weapons away from SWAT teams, because they are normally called when the beat cops are overwhemed, but this case seems like overkill unless there is more to the story than what is being told to us. Just because the man did not fire at the police does not mean he did not have a dangerous past, but if the full story is in front of us, it looks like a case of terrible over reaction, and should be addressed in a manner that will prevent it happening again while bringing those truly responsible, in addition to the shooter, an appropriate punishment.
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