Oh it didn't like that? Better shoot it.

Oh the owner didn't like that? Better demand his ID and threaten to take him to jail.

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/cop-sho...-birthday/

A dog wagging it's tail isn't what I would characterize as being overly aggressive. Should the dogs have been running loose in a suburb, no. The shooting certainly didn't appear justified from watching the video. In today's police state, pretty much anything seems to be justified.

Quote:Police, however, say the dog was aggressive and had to be put down.

Seems to me the police were acting aggressive and needed to be.... well.

I bet that cop is a social conservative.

(04-28-2014 03:39 PM)WPDAWG08 Wrote:  I bet that cop is a social conservative.

I bet he was a libertarian who saw that as a freedom.


In all seriousness, I would not feel bad if someone shot him. I might even recommend it.

(04-28-2014 07:32 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  

(04-28-2014 03:39 PM)WPDAWG08 Wrote:  I bet that cop is a social conservative.

I bet he was a libertarian who saw that as a freedom.


In all seriousness, I would not feel bad if someone shot him. I might even recommend it.

Yeah that was a troll comment for specifically you We are on the same page with this one. When was the last time you were scared of a lab...

(04-28-2014 07:35 PM)WPDAWG08 Wrote:  

(04-28-2014 07:32 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  

(04-28-2014 03:39 PM)WPDAWG08 Wrote:  I bet that cop is a social conservative.

I bet he was a libertarian who saw that as a freedom.


In all seriousness, I would not feel bad if someone shot him. I might even recommend it.

Yeah that was a troll comment for specifically you We are on the same page with this one. When was the last time you were scared of a lab...

Some people just get off on killing defenseless animals. Those people have no right to live IMO.

Probably seen about 6 or 7 of these stories this year. I just don't get it...

Some people have an unnatural fear of dogs and they are generally people that have never had a dog. It's sad for them. I like dogs better than people most days.

BTW we have a very aggressive lab in our neighborhood. It'll charge pretty much anything near it's yard. It has come out after my 35 lb fuzz ball and my husband.

It's not the breed it's the handling and socialization.

Why is it that cops can pull the self defense card almost at will and nothing happens? But when we do it we get arrested, have a high bail, lose our jobs, possibly get indicted by a grand jury, pay for expensive lawyers, and maybe spend the rest of our lives in prison? I was always told that the police have to live up to a higher standard than us regular Joes. When did that end?

That's a ******* cop.

Damn I am so glad I am not living in Tennessee atm. Since the explosion of meth labs and their lack of funds due to seizures bringing up zero dollars and putting them in the red they have been on the offensive and it is a scary place to live. Unless you like police states of course.

(04-28-2014 08:29 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  Why is it that cops can pull the self defense card almost at will and nothing happens? But when we do it we get arrested, have a high bail, lose our jobs, possibly get indicted by a grand jury, pay for expensive lawyers, and maybe spend the rest of our lives in prison? I was always told that the police have to live up to a higher standard than us regular Joes. When did that end?

I agree. I watched the video and did not see a threat of immediate physical harm............and right on cue - superiors immediately go into protection mode and all but condone whatever happened.

Has it always been this way and today's instant video age is exposing it or is the "us vs them mentality" making things worse today. Whatever happened to "protect and serve"? This A hole should lose his job, his sense of appropriate action is questionable at best.

I've had to kill 2 dangerous dogs before.

Sometimes it's required, but it shouldn't be a pleasant experience.

I love dogs...I hate dog owners. This is why. If you secure your damn animals they are less likely to get shot by some vicious jackboot cop.

(04-29-2014 05:54 AM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  I love dogs...I hate dog owners. This is why. If you secure your damn animals they are less likely to get shot by some vicious jackboot cop.

My dog is never secured if outside. It knows not to leave the yard and has never once tried to hurt anyone. If someone comes onto my property, it will run toward them and may bark. However, once it gets to the individual, she immediately lays on the ground and shows her belly. I've seen too many videos where a cop will come onto someone else's property, the dog acts hyper but friendly, the cop overreacts, doesn't give the homeowner time to secure the dog, and shoots it.

Shouldn't cops know how to read body language of dogs just as well as the body language of humans. Dogs are so common in today's society that it always seems weird to me when someone can't read their body language.

(04-29-2014 06:20 AM)EpicNiner Wrote:  

(04-29-2014 05:54 AM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  I love dogs...I hate dog owners. This is why. If you secure your damn animals they are less likely to get shot by some vicious jackboot cop.

My dog is never secured if outside. It knows not to leave the yard and has never once tried to hurt anyone. If someone comes onto my property, it will run toward them and may bark. However, once it gets to the individual, she immediately lays on the ground and shows her belly. I've seen too many videos where a cop will come onto someone else's property, the dog acts hyper but friendly, the cop overreacts, doesn't give the homeowner time to secure the dog, and shoots it.

Shouldn't cops know how to read body language of dogs just as well as the body language of humans. Dogs are so common in today's society that it always seems weird to me when someone can't read their body language.

Cops are not all dog lovers nor have an interest in learning about dogs. Quite a few cops seem to have a superiority complex and the system doesn't hold them accountable. Just like in any field, there are great ones, good ones, mediocre ones and some cops flat out suck.

So, imagine a cop hops out of his cruiser on your property and shoots your tail-wagging dog.

You just happen to be armed, standing there with your two children. How do you not know this cop isn't going to kill you or your family for no reason? How could any court say you were not in fear for your life and defending yourself?

Legal capital murder?

(04-29-2014 08:47 AM)Jerry Falwell Wrote:  So, imagine a cop hops out of his cruiser on your property and shoots your tail-wagging dog.

You just happen to be armed, standing there with your two children. How do you not know this cop isn't going to kill you or your family for no reason? How could any court say you were not in fear for your life and defending yourself?

Legal capital murder?

I bet the shooter would be charged for not acquiescing at the very sight of a cop and likely found guilty. Cops for the most part seem to be above the law. They are some of the worst offenders for traffic violations (when not answering a call) and uncalled for aggressive behavior.

I bet you secretly the neighbors are happy that 1/2 the damn barking has stopped next door. It is my experience that dog owners seem to think everyone loves the sound of their dog barking at 3 AM. I bet you anything those are 2 pain in the ass dogs to have next door.