Controversial encounters between law-enforcement and civilians - the omnibus thread

[Snowboarder_Bo]

@D_Anconia

Sure, from one of the Ferguson threads.

@BobLibDem

I agree a cop shouldn’t have to be in grappling range. There is also the option of getting in the car, locking the door, and calling for backup.

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=17669721&postcount=2119

There were other, similar posts.

The post you cited doesn’t say what you said people said:

@D_Anconia

Not necessarily in this thread, but posters in recent threads have said that if the police encounter violent offenders, they should retreat to a safe distance, and call a supervisor.

People (like you) who lie in the pursuit of supporting police actions that have helped cause the problems we have.