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Old January 7, 2009, 05:10 PM   #18
Wuchak
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If, "I meant to use my Taser but mistakenly used my pistol" is a valid defense then shouldn't "I meant to serve oatmeal for breakfast but mistakenly served rat poison?" also be? How about, "I meant to hit him in the head with the Nerf bat but mistakenly used the wood one".

Negligence is negligence and some mistakes carry a steep price but it has to be paid in a just and civil society. The Police are entitled to special rules when using force but that also means they should be held to a higher standard of accountability when using it. With increased privilege comes increased responsibility. I feel bad for the officer and his family but I feel worse for the person that died because of his negligence.

No matter how you slice it this is a tragedy for all involved.
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