He'd already fired the taser so it was no longer a threat.
What are you talking about? Mulltishot tasers have existed for years. So Rayshard could definitely have fired the taser again.
The only reason the cop had for killing the man was that it was the only way to stop him from running away. That's the only reason.
With a weapon he stole off police. Right after he has assaulted police.
Obviously they would have been able to apprehend him eventually since they had his car and knew who he was. The only conclusion that can be drawn is that police are being taught that killing someone is an acceptable means for accomplishing a task in the performance of their duties. And there is no need to weigh the value of that human life with respect to them accomplishing that task.
I suspect that in many cases this has something to do with racism. But sure as shit it's a systemic problem.
Since white people get shot by police too, I call BS.
Where race comes into it is that when a white guy gets shot by police at a fast food restaurant, other white people don't immediately torch it in his honor.
If the only way to control it is to fire some officers and burn down a few businesses then so be it.
Arson is never acceptable!
And police officers should not be fired, much less charged, for defending themselves.
This is a war against an endemic problem within our police departments just as sure as we are in a war against the COVID-19 pandemic. I don't condone the destruction of private property. Think of it as collateral damage. Innocent people often get hurt when the survival of a society is at stake.
You just said "so be it". So you really condone it even if you say you don't. It's not "collateral damage" either as these rioters intentionally torch these buildings. They need to be brought to justice.
Oh, and if you are about to be arrested for DUI, do not resist, punch an officer, steal a taser, and shoot said taser. That's a recipe for getting shot whether you are black, white or purple.
