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Justice for Robert Dziekanski
Target: The Honourable John van Dongen, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British ColumbiaSponsored by: Care2
Robert Dziekanski arrived at the Vancouver International Airport from Poland to reunite with his mother on October 13, 2007, and ten hours after his arrival, was shocked by a Taser by the Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP) and died. Even more shocking, it is now one year later, and the government has yet to conduct a full investigation of Dziekanski's death.
Many issues surrounding Dziekanski remain unsettled, such as whether the RCMP used excessive force or not. It is imperative that a thorough investigation be conducted in order to properly assemble the facts, execute justice and prevent this event from repeating itself.
Citizens and international visitors alike need to trust that they will be treated fairly and humanely by the RCMP and the Canadian government. Even more importantly, Dziekanski's family deserves to have closure and know the exact details about his death. Let us not forget this tragedy--tell the Minister of Public Safety of British Columbia that we need justice without delay!
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# 4,463:
8:49 pm PDT, Oct 28,
Patricia Arychuk, Canada
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6:09 am PDT, Oct 28,
Name not displayed, Canada
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6:51 pm PDT, Oct 24,
Christine Rome, Canada
Is this your way of telling us that the police cannot be held responsible for their own criminal actions?
Is this your way of telling us that the police cannot be held responsible for their own criminal actions?
# 4,460:
11:05 pm PDT, Oct 23,
RUSSELL SMITH, Canada
I FEEL THAT FOUR RCMP OFFICERS WENT TO THE AIRPORT BECAUSE OF THE CALL THAT CAME IN OF A VERY DANGEROUS MAN THAT NEEDED TO BE STOPPED.THEY USEDTHE TASERS,BUT NOT TO CAUSE HIS DEATH AND NOW IT'S KNOWN THAT TASERS CAN KILL.
I FEEL THAT FOUR RCMP OFFICERS WENT TO THE AIRPORT BECAUSE OF THE CALL THAT CAME IN OF A VERY DANGEROUS MAN THAT NEEDED TO BE STOPPED.THEY USEDTHE TASERS,BUT NOT TO CAUSE HIS DEATH AND NOW IT'S KNOWN THAT TASERS CAN KILL.
# 4,459:
2:49 am PDT, Oct 22,
Andrew Russell, Canada
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1:10 pm PDT, Oct 17,
Yasmin Ghalim, Canada
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8:05 am PDT, Oct 16,
Sandi Fentiman, Canada
As far as I can see and hear from the video, the police did use too much force. Four snaps from the tazer is too much voltage going through the man's body. The body was jerking because of spasms. Why didn't one of the cops sit on the guy's hips/legs!? That would have controlled the squirming a little better.
As far as I can see and hear from the video, the police did use too much force. Four snaps from the tazer is too much voltage going through the man's body. The body was jerking because of spasms. Why didn't one of the cops sit on the guy's hips/legs!? That would have controlled the squirming a little better.
# 4,456:
11:22 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Georgette Weeks Heyd, Canada
I'm so terribly ashamed to be a Canadian at this moment! These particular RCMP were nothing but bullies, picking on someone that obviously couldn't understand english, and was defenceless.Why wasn't a translater brought in to fix the whole situation, and the man would be alive today!
I'm so terribly ashamed to be a Canadian at this moment! These particular RCMP were nothing but bullies, picking on someone that obviously couldn't understand english, and was defenceless.Why wasn't a translater brought in to fix the whole situation, and the man would be alive today!
# 4,455:
9:39 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Name not displayed, Canada
you fargon iceholes, you trust the queens cowboys come on, the only justice in this fargon country is that meted out by the H.A. if we would have delt with this from the get go then it would have been settled by now affa
you fargon iceholes, you trust the queens cowboys come on, the only justice in this fargon country is that meted out by the H.A. if we would have delt with this from the get go then it would have been settled by now affa
# 4,454:
8:31 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Walter Seiler, Canada
This entire situation indicates the complete lack of accountability of the rcmp, the ministry of the attorney general, and justice minister of our country. The fact that the rcmp conducted an investigation into the subjects past in Poland on our nickel, which is totally illegal, and to try and hide the video tape, (thank God for the video) shows me that the competence displayed by the aforementioned is inept and that is being generous. each member of the rcmp involved in this should be charged with manslaughter the "mountie" that placed his knee on Mr. Dziekanski's neck is a low life coward, the other impaired mountie that killed a biker is still receiving pay should dismissed and face criminal and civil charges (talk about the queens finest) It has now been two years plus since this happened and still no justice. when the hell are you going to do something wally opal?????
This entire situation indicates the complete lack of accountability of the rcmp, the ministry of the attorney general, and justice minister of our country. The fact that the rcmp conducted an investigation into the subjects past in Poland on our nickel, which is totally illegal, and to try and hide the video tape, (thank God for the video) shows me that the competence displayed by the aforementioned is inept and that is being generous. each member of the rcmp involved in this should be charged with manslaughter the "mountie" that placed his knee on Mr. Dziekanski's neck is a low life coward, the other impaired mountie that killed a biker is still receiving pay should dismissed and face criminal and civil charges (talk about the queens finest) It has now been two years plus since this happened and still no justice. when the hell are you going to do something wally opal?????
# 4,453:
4:03 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Margaret Brock, Canada
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3:20 pm PDT, Oct 14,
DENNIS WALSH, Canada
THIS IS MURDER, NO EXCUSE, WHERE IS THE TRAINNG, AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE. THESE MOUNTIES HAVE TAKEN AWAY ANY RESPECT EARNED OVER YEARS OF SERVICE BY MEN WHO SERVICED BEFORE THEM.
THIS IS MURDER, NO EXCUSE, WHERE IS THE TRAINNG, AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE. THESE MOUNTIES HAVE TAKEN AWAY ANY RESPECT EARNED OVER YEARS OF SERVICE BY MEN WHO SERVICED BEFORE THEM.
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12:53 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Bonnie Kennedy, Canada
Its only obvious that the poor man could not understand english, hence...didn't obey orders. Why discuss it anymore.....everyone involved...employees of YVR, general public, RCMP, anyone who saw this man should be ashamed to call themselves human being. There was nothing but savage behaviour and neglect for this poor man. Think of a scared caged animal. You people disgust me.
Its only obvious that the poor man could not understand english, hence...didn't obey orders. Why discuss it anymore.....everyone involved...employees of YVR, general public, RCMP, anyone who saw this man should be ashamed to call themselves human being. There was nothing but savage behaviour and neglect for this poor man. Think of a scared caged animal. You people disgust me.
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10:51 am PDT, Oct 14,
James Cleough, Canada
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9:40 am PDT, Oct 14,
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7:26 am PDT, Oct 14,
Anne WATTERS, Canada
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7:44 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Andre Otten, Canada
When I heard that the 4 officers were not going to be charged I was more than outraged. The law seems to be able to get away with whatever they want. No consequences seems to be the norm. Its getting way out of hand. With the use of these tasers also seems to be getting out of hand anytime there is an incident they whip out the taser its becomming the WEAPON of choice, its dangerous and no thought for the victom its being used on.
When I heard that the 4 officers were not going to be charged I was more than outraged. The law seems to be able to get away with whatever they want. No consequences seems to be the norm. Its getting way out of hand. With the use of these tasers also seems to be getting out of hand anytime there is an incident they whip out the taser its becomming the WEAPON of choice, its dangerous and no thought for the victom its being used on.
# 4,446:
6:05 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Grace Allen, Canada
The actions by the 4 police officers is not justified. How is this "Using as much force as nessesary"? They carry batons that would have been more in tune to the situation. Then to blatently lie about everything to cover their butts? The police officers are fully trained law enforcement and i really have a hard time comprehending 4 men of their size in taking the stance that "He had a weapon" A Stapeler?????? Why couldnt one of the officers take out his baton and given a whack on the arm so the stapeler was dropped? Shameful behaviour.
The actions by the 4 police officers is not justified. How is this "Using as much force as nessesary"? They carry batons that would have been more in tune to the situation. Then to blatently lie about everything to cover their butts? The police officers are fully trained law enforcement and i really have a hard time comprehending 4 men of their size in taking the stance that "He had a weapon" A Stapeler?????? Why couldnt one of the officers take out his baton and given a whack on the arm so the stapeler was dropped? Shameful behaviour.
# 4,445:
4:39 pm PDT, Oct 13,
David Holmes, Canada
The four RCMP officers should be charged with either Manslaughter or Negligent Homicide. The high-ranking RCMP officials who obstructed the hearing should be discharged immediately.
The four RCMP officers should be charged with either Manslaughter or Negligent Homicide. The high-ranking RCMP officials who obstructed the hearing should be discharged immediately.
# 4,444:
4:14 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Pat Bastone, Canada
The RCMP must be held accountable for this tragedy; no more cover-ups.
The RCMP must be held accountable for this tragedy; no more cover-ups.
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3:08 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Donald Watson, Canada
Why Have these police officer not been fired & prosecuted to the full extent of the law? What a disgrace these men should not be wareing a uniform bearing the words Royal,or Canadian this should be dealt with immediatly,and compensation paid by them to his mother.Ex Coldstream Guardsman. |
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2:34 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Tammy Wale, Canada
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1:01 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Russell J Light, Canada
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1:01 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Daryll Yeng, Canada
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12:16 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Deirdre Blasbalg, Canada
The tasering of Robert Dziekanski is a blatant murder of a man who just arrived in this so called most wonderful place on earth to live. It is disgusting that these 4 police officers did what they did at the airport that day. They deserve to be put behind bars, and the key thrown away. Its on video, its in an email, it has been witnessed that they over reacted. I mean come on a stapler, thats laughable. I am ashamed to live in this country with police acting the way they do Get justice for this man and his mother. Our justice system is a down right disgrace, what a wimpy country we live in. We need to be more like the states, lets have some balls, and put punish these so called police officers, strip them of their badges, they dont deserve to wear them
The tasering of Robert Dziekanski is a blatant murder of a man who just arrived in this so called most wonderful place on earth to live. It is disgusting that these 4 police officers did what they did at the airport that day. They deserve to be put behind bars, and the key thrown away. Its on video, its in an email, it has been witnessed that they over reacted. I mean come on a stapler, thats laughable. I am ashamed to live in this country with police acting the way they do Get justice for this man and his mother. Our justice system is a down right disgrace, what a wimpy country we live in. We need to be more like the states, lets have some balls, and put punish these so called police officers, strip them of their badges, they dont deserve to wear them
# 4,438:
12:01 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Karen Proctor, Canada
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8:14 am PDT, Oct 13,
Patricia Nathan, Canada
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7:55 am PDT, Oct 13,
Jacqueline Smit, Canada
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7:49 am PDT, Oct 13,
Oliver Williams, Canada
I am a retired police officer (RCMP and other) with some 30 plus yrs. experience! My most recent job experience involved investigating police in Sask. regarding deaths of first nations men and other complaints involving police. I have a lot of experience in this area and am most appalled at what has taken place in this instance and other incidents recently. If i can be of any assistance I am more than willing to do my part! I have had letters to the Province newspaper printed on 26 APR 09, 30 MAY 09, 12 JUN 09 and 13 AUG 09, along with others that have not been printed!I headed up a Special Investigations Unit in Sask. looking into police misconduct and we were successful in having charges laid in various incidents and obtained convictions that not only resulted in jail time but more improtantly dismissal of the officers from their positions. Due to health reasons (brain tumour) I had to leave my position some three and one-half years ago - successful surgery followed and I am still recovering but am getting stronger. I think I have valuable experience in this area and have dealt with police officials, gov't officials, media, so-called "independent police investigative units" at the highest levels and can offer valuable advice if required! I wish you good luck with this!
I am a retired police officer (RCMP and other) with some 30 plus yrs. experience! My most recent job experience involved investigating police in Sask. regarding deaths of first nations men and other complaints involving police. I have a lot of experience in this area and am most appalled at what has taken place in this instance and other incidents recently. If i can be of any assistance I am more than willing to do my part! I have had letters to the Province newspaper printed on 26 APR 09, 30 MAY 09, 12 JUN 09 and 13 AUG 09, along with others that have not been printed!I headed up a Special Investigations Unit in Sask. looking into police misconduct and we were successful in having charges laid in various incidents and obtained convictions that not only resulted in jail time but more improtantly dismissal of the officers from their positions. Due to health reasons (brain tumour) I had to leave my position some three and one-half years ago - successful surgery followed and I am still recovering but am getting stronger. I think I have valuable experience in this area and have dealt with police officials, gov't officials, media, so-called "independent police investigative units" at the highest levels and can offer valuable advice if required! I wish you good luck with this!
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7:37 am PDT, Oct 13,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 4,433:
6:26 am PDT, Oct 13,
Terry Mooney, Canada
charge the RCMP
charge the RCMP
# 4,432:
6:09 am PDT, Oct 13,
John Jackson, Canada
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6:07 am PDT, Oct 13,
Donald Hills, Canada
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5:55 am PDT, Oct 13,
Anthony Pierce, Canada
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9:13 pm PDT, Oct 12,
Name not displayed, Canada
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9:00 pm PDT, Oct 12,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 4,427:
7:31 pm PDT, Oct 12,
John Graham, Canada
We need justice.
We need justice.
# 4,426:
1:11 pm PDT, Oct 11,
Christina Anderson, Canada
Please conduct a thorough investigation NOW!
Please conduct a thorough investigation NOW!
# 4,425:
4:34 pm PDT, Oct 9,
Betty Kowall, Canada
The RCMP committed a terrible crime in my opinion to this man, his family and to society.
The RCMP committed a terrible crime in my opinion to this man, his family and to society.
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7:47 pm PDT, Oct 6,
Melanie Gaunt, Canada
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12:28 pm PDT, Oct 3,
Natasha Dagenais, Canada
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9:16 am PDT, Oct 2,
Beth Stephens, Canada
Another travesty, by police who shouln't be.
Another travesty, by police who shouln't be.
# 4,421:
3:42 pm PDT, Sep 30,
Nell De Rooy, Canada
I cannot believe that justice has not been done about this sad and shocking case! GET IT DONE NOW! Robert did not deserve to be murdered by the RCMP! and that IS exactly what happened to him! Provide justice for Robert so at least his soul will be at rest, for Christ sake!
I cannot believe that justice has not been done about this sad and shocking case! GET IT DONE NOW! Robert did not deserve to be murdered by the RCMP! and that IS exactly what happened to him! Provide justice for Robert so at least his soul will be at rest, for Christ sake!
# 4,420:
3:24 pm PDT, Sep 30,
Carol Zhong, Canada
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10:51 am PDT, Sep 30,
Melanie Beaudoin, Canada
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9:04 am PDT, Sep 30,
Tasha Berry, Canada
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4:43 pm PDT, Sep 28,
Name not displayed, Canada
How can this be shelved???? A man died because of the overzealous acts of some RCMP cowboys whose psychological profiles would probably horrify the average citizen and nothing happens, great that really boosts public confidence!!!! Congratulations for making our society safer by "accidental" execution of this obviously ferocious criminal. Bloody Hell you should all be ashamed of yourselves, what a pathetic excuse for public servants.
How can this be shelved???? A man died because of the overzealous acts of some RCMP cowboys whose psychological profiles would probably horrify the average citizen and nothing happens, great that really boosts public confidence!!!! Congratulations for making our society safer by "accidental" execution of this obviously ferocious criminal. Bloody Hell you should all be ashamed of yourselves, what a pathetic excuse for public servants.
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1:35 pm PDT, Sep 24,
James Munroe, Canada
Why is this investigation beings stalled yet again? Mr. Dziekanski's family deserves better! We claim to be a democracy in which human rights are valued. These values require transparency and due process in order to function. The government needs to genuine demonstrate its commitment to these rights, not just lip service! |
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8:44 am PDT, Sep 24,
Name not displayed, Canada
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10:18 am PDT, Sep 23,
Name not displayed, Canada
Charges must be filed against these officers, and against both the senior RCMP officers and crown attournys who have obstucted justice, lied under oath, and brought the Justice system into disrepute. Furthemore the use of CEW must be banned - police have universally demonstarted their organizational culture leads to abuse of this weapon, and the propaganda that this is a safe weapon by Taser corp is unsustainable in the face of facts.
Charges must be filed against these officers, and against both the senior RCMP officers and crown attournys who have obstucted justice, lied under oath, and brought the Justice system into disrepute. Furthemore the use of CEW must be banned - police have universally demonstarted their organizational culture leads to abuse of this weapon, and the propaganda that this is a safe weapon by Taser corp is unsustainable in the face of facts.
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7:02 am PDT, Sep 21,
Lindsay McGill, Canada
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5:00 pm PDT, Sep 20,
Christine Zam, Canada
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10:08 am PDT, Sep 20,
Alexandra Manolesco-Ami, Canada
I am A Security Guard for the Ontario Government and couldn't BELIEVE what I was HEARING!! HOW THE HELL ARE THESE LAW OFFICIALS BEING TRAINED!! JUSTICE PLEASE!! Alexandra Marcella Manolesco-Ami
I am A Security Guard for the Ontario Government and couldn't BELIEVE what I was HEARING!! HOW THE HELL ARE THESE LAW OFFICIALS BEING TRAINED!! JUSTICE PLEASE!! Alexandra Marcella Manolesco-Ami
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1:19 pm PDT, Sep 19,
Sherry Nelson, Canada
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5:25 pm PDT, Sep 16,
Bruce McLaws, Canada
This incident is an embarassment to Canada, and especially to British Columbia. Why does the BC Government continue to allow foot-dragging stall the open and comprehensive evaluation and resolution to this terrible tragedy? Please - no more postponements. This should not be a game of political football.
This incident is an embarassment to Canada, and especially to British Columbia. Why does the BC Government continue to allow foot-dragging stall the open and comprehensive evaluation and resolution to this terrible tragedy? Please - no more postponements. This should not be a game of political football.
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11:15 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Misty Rennebohm, Canada
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3:19 pm PDT, Sep 13,
Chelsea Vignola, Canada
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10:31 pm PDT, Sep 12,
Ericka Ceballos, Canada
Please conduct a formal investigation in this senseless death of this Polish citizen. This kind of things should not happen here in Canada. The Dziekanski family needs and deserve to know the exact facts surrounding the death of Robert to go on with their lives.
Please conduct a formal investigation in this senseless death of this Polish citizen. This kind of things should not happen here in Canada. The Dziekanski family needs and deserve to know the exact facts surrounding the death of Robert to go on with their lives.
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7:38 pm PDT, Sep 11,
Lexi Lemke, Canada
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2:22 pm PDT, Sep 8,
Cherry Meadley, Canada
Get on with it. The same old addage applies when quilty [1] Deny Deny, Deny [2] Counter with false accusations, [3] Create a new "spin." Tasers are not welcome in Canada until you get a grip on who is competent to use them. The number of deaths that have occurred are evidence of the incompetence of the users. One death is one too many, and we are taking in notable numbers, not just one. The taser company representations are rather like those of a pharmaceutical company who stand to lose a lot of money after killing people with their medications. As a Canadian and a Canadian born I expect more for the safety of my family than that which was to offerred to Robert Dziezanki and others who have died and deserved the same rights I expect but also do not have. You have a problem and you are making it all of our problem. That is not your job and not what we pay you for, we pay you for safety for ALL, which equals safety for all in the final analysis of apllying the appropriate principles. Right Now that means "NO" tasers until you get it right. Trigger happy by genes and other trigger happy by permission, and others trigger happy by ignorance of what poses a threat and what does not, ie. mentally ill for ONE, and one only. Thank you.
Get on with it. The same old addage applies when quilty [1] Deny Deny, Deny [2] Counter with false accusations, [3] Create a new "spin." Tasers are not welcome in Canada until you get a grip on who is competent to use them. The number of deaths that have occurred are evidence of the incompetence of the users. One death is one too many, and we are taking in notable numbers, not just one. The taser company representations are rather like those of a pharmaceutical company who stand to lose a lot of money after killing people with their medications. As a Canadian and a Canadian born I expect more for the safety of my family than that which was to offerred to Robert Dziezanki and others who have died and deserved the same rights I expect but also do not have. You have a problem and you are making it all of our problem. That is not your job and not what we pay you for, we pay you for safety for ALL, which equals safety for all in the final analysis of apllying the appropriate principles. Right Now that means "NO" tasers until you get it right. Trigger happy by genes and other trigger happy by permission, and others trigger happy by ignorance of what poses a threat and what does not, ie. mentally ill for ONE, and one only. Thank you.
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1:30 pm PDT, Sep 8,
Sabrina Koehn, Canada
Why is it because of his last name?
Why is it because of his last name?
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5:06 am PDT, Sep 8,
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11:34 pm PDT, Sep 3,
John Mallory, Canada
Shame shame...this should be looked into at once....I feel so sad for his Mother.
Shame shame...this should be looked into at once....I feel so sad for his Mother.