On 7/8/16 3:46 PM, True North wrote:

"In Dallas the police decided they were not willing to risk a dog to
flush out the shooter so they attached an anti-personel device to a
robot and sent it in.
On one hand, I think it was an innovative way to kill a guy who needed
killing but, is that a dangerous precedent?
Will Hellfire missiles on helicopters or drones be next?"


I think in a situation like this you use whatever you have at your disposal to save further police, civilian or even a police dogs life. This was as highly motivated killer.


I think I heard on the news that the cops offered the shooter a chance
to walk out with his hands up. Apparently he turned that down one way or
another.

I think if the cops are breathing down your neck after you have likely
committed a horrific crime of violence and you are offered a chance to
come out of it alive and you don't take it, well, send in the electric
dog. Why should a cop risk his/her life if you are a moron.

There are a couple of morons in this newsgroup who have stated they
would use their firearms to "defend themselves" from armed government
officials at their door. Stupid is as stupid does. I'd come out reaching
for the sky and waiting to use my opportunity to call a lawyer.

But, then, I'm not a right-wing crackpot.