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M$2 February 13, 2009 09:44 PM

Was Jack Cover's invention the Taser a good thing for law enforcement or not?

The Taser has undoubtedly cut down on the numbers of violent offenders shot during arrests; but do the deaths associated with the Taser outweigh that benefit?
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cyber34 cyber34
 
 February 13, 2009 09:54 PM
I think the invention of the taser was a good thing for overall security, however local authorities should not be allowed to carry and use a potentially lethal device so liberally against people who aren't imposing life threatening danger upon the authorities.


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February 13, 2009 09:56 PM
Tasers represent a good alternative to deadly force.
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February 14, 2009 04:29 AM
I think that it is not a good thing. I think that since a taser is not considered lethal law enforcement officers that have them are more likely to use them. This subsequently increases the likelihood of a lethal or sublethal encounter and therefore causes more overall harm. I do not think that it is a good thing for law enforcement.

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