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more about #violence Sonicslasher: Words and patience don't stop a druggie on LSD. #tasers more » P3nnst8r: DON'T TASE ME.... Oh, really? Well, go ahead then, bro. #tasers more » Coolmodo: I'm shocked by the results of this study. more » brdystyls006: I am sorry but just the thought of being tased wouldn't be (given it acts on your nervous system) safer. Yes I would agree that not having to beat the... more » B3ND3R: I have no problem with police using tasers. I have a huge problem with the use of tasers being the default response for every situation. It is incre... more » Hello Mister Walrus: Since we're talking about this, is there a study on the relative dangers of candle wax, whipping and voluntary asphyxiation? You never know when you m... more » AyeEye: To be politically correct it should be "alleged perpetrator" (I hate that word) ... When the police are in a position to need the baton or taser t... more » nutbastard: on star trek, it's "don't phase me, bro!" in colleges, it's "don't haze me, bro!" for native americans, it's "don't maize me, bro!" you could threa... more » DSArmageddon: The force of law is based upon the force of violence. Without the capacity for violence in law enforcement, there would be little motivation (for mos... more » ThePaul: Meh. "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Speaking from an officer's standpoint, we are not *supposed* to engage sus... more » nutbastard: "Taser use reduced the overall risk of injury by 65 per cent." so what, they miss 65% of the time? because as far as i can tell, getting tased has a ... more » IUHoos: I hear hippies burst into smoke when tased. #tasers more » nick's after the gnarly necter.. 800.: It's easy for people not on the street to say things like "use words and patience." #tasers more » snoop_dizzle: What about laughing gas? Instead of launching tear gas canisters, laughing gas could make it fun for everyone. ;) more » lostarchitect: I know my girlfriend's super pissed at me when she looks at me like I'm a total ass and says, "Use your words". #tasers more » DustyButt™: There are... Four lights!, bro. #tasers more » greasedupdeafguy: Safer than words and patience: hugs and fairy dust. #tasers more » :negated:: It's all fun and games until someone pokes an eye out. Then it's fun and lawsuits. #tasers more » Evangelion: Don't taze me bro! #tasers more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: The expression on his face is pure, "Don't fist me bro!" #tasers more » -
#studies
Tasers Are Safer Than Fists and Batons, Less Safe Than Not Beating People Up
A new study by the University of Pennsylvania has found that it's safer for cops to use tasers to subdue perps than their fists and batons. But safest of all? Using words and patience. More » -
#walmart
Walmart Taking Steps To Prevent Another Black Friday Trampling
You may recall that last year, a man named Jdimytai Damour was trampled to death in the crush of a Walmart crowd eager to score Black Friday deals. This year, Walmart is taking steps to prevent another tragic incident. More » -
#crime
Teacher Confronts High School Student Armed With Bombs, a Chainsaw and a Sword
No doubt weighed down by his aresenal of 10 pipe bombs, a chainsaw and a sword with a 2-foot blade, a disturbed 17-year old's plan to wreak havoc in a San Mateo, CA high school was thwarted by a teacher. More » -
#techsupport
Verizon's Tech Support Repertoire Includes Punching You in the Face
This according to a young gentleman in New York City, who says that a Verizon support guy sent to fix his phone ended up fixing his face, with fists. In corporate speak, I believe that's called "thinking outside the box." More » -
#beds
Computer-Controlled Air Compressor Alarm Clock Pounds Your Head Into Consciousness
The inventor of this head-pounding "alarm clock" is admittedly a bit quirky ("Hi Mom!" cliche, check!), but I'll be damned if I don't give him kudos for inventing the most violent, aggressive alarm clock I've ever seen. More » -
