An electrifying video has been circulating and drawing some attention. It was shot during a John Kerry speech at the University of Florida and it gives a clear idea of how quickly a harmless situation can get out of control. The shock comes from the Taser.
A student agitator asks Kerry a loaded question, is cut off for no reason other than that he is annoying. Then he makes a scene. What’s sad here is how quickly the police decide to pull out this weapon to subdue somebody who was not trying to hurt them. Six or so officers surround him and should be able to control the situation without resorting to torture. Is this what government-run immigrant torture camps lead to?
What is equally problematic is that if a Tasing is the punishment now, then it’s what the student deserved. Why in the world don’t people know how to behave around cops? For Pete’s sake, man, LISTEN TO THEM. We are trying to have a society here-this involved learning to respect lawful command. Hate cops all you want, they’re paid to be in charge and if you think that you’re in the right you will have the chance to take care of that later. If they’re trying to make you leave an event for no good reason, leave with them. Trying to embarrass them will turn out badly.
Be cool. Don’t get Tased. The more you know.
As a side note, John Kerry’s failure to get this situation under control, despite his ridiculously muted protest, helps prove how ineffective he would have been as President. Better than Bush, but just terrible.
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