Reply #19: The use of deadly force should always be tempered w/reason... [View All]

When I was in the Army, I often had to tell my guards that the use of deadly force was authorized, but, if possible, we wanted a breathing/talking individual if possible. While I won't shed a tear over this man's death, I still have to wonder, if confronted by police, on a street, why weren't tasers used instead of bullets?

Until the whole story comes out, the # of police officers confronting Clemmons is unknown, why they chose deadly force can be construed from what Clemmons was wanted for, but was deadly forced absolutely the only route that could have been taken? I find it a little disturbing that some officers, might have become judge, jury and executioner; that just doesn't sit right with me.