[katyseagull]

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... people always bitch and moan about the cops using tasers, but no one ever comes up with a specific course of action the cops should have taken that won't hurt the suspect just as badly.

So, let's hear it Loungers. Tell me exactly what the cops should have done with this guy and be specific.

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I'm going to go with nets. I think we should use nets on unruly individuals who are throwing chairs and little tantrums in airports. If not nets then maybe a sweet talking little old lady (employee?) offering a patient smile and piece of coffee cake as she tries to calm the individual down and get to the heart of the matter. So yeah nets or coffee cake, whichever is handiest, when confronting unarmed airport passengers. I think weapons aren't really called for in these situations.