Comments on: Texas cop uses Taser on 72-year-old great grandmother http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/ Shining a Light on First Amendment, Media and Police Issues Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:12:53 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Michaelk42 http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-17139 Michaelk42 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:51:45 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-17139 That... That has to be the most comically transparent troll I've seen this year! XD That…

That has to be the most comically transparent troll I’ve seen this year!

XD

]]> By: DK http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-17128 DK Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:03:11 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-17128 WAS THE POLICE OFFICER OUT OF LINE.....MAYBE......MAYBE NOT.......I SAW THE VIDEO. HOW MANY ELDERLY PEOPLE HAVE LOST THEIR TEMPERS AND DID SOMETHING SO IRRATIONAL THAT THEY TOOK SOMEONES LIFE. THIS IS TEXAS MY GRANDMOTHER CARRIES A GLOCK WITH HER EVERYWHERE SHE GOES. IM NOT TRYING TO IMPLY SOMETHING BUT IF HE DID NOTHING SOMETHING BAD COULD OF HAPPENED. AND THERE ARE NO SECOND CHANCES IN LIFE. AND HONESTLY NO ONE NOT EVEN ELDERLY PEOPLE ARE ABOVE THE LAW. HE MAY NOT BE ABOVE THE LAW BUT HE IS THE LAW. HE HAS EVERY RIGHT TO ENFORCE IT AS HE SEES FIT. AND I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE THINKS BUT IF MY GRANDMOTHER OR YOUR GRANDMOTHER DID THAT I WOULD NOT EXPECT ANY LESS FROM THIS OFFICER. OHH AND FOR THE RECORD I AM NOT A PEACE OFFICER OR EVEN EMPLOYED BY A DEPT. I AM A AVERAGE JOE . WAS THE POLICE OFFICER OUT OF LINE…..MAYBE……MAYBE NOT…….I SAW THE VIDEO. HOW MANY ELDERLY PEOPLE HAVE LOST THEIR TEMPERS AND DID SOMETHING SO IRRATIONAL THAT THEY TOOK SOMEONES LIFE. THIS IS TEXAS MY GRANDMOTHER CARRIES A GLOCK WITH HER EVERYWHERE SHE GOES. IM NOT TRYING TO IMPLY SOMETHING BUT IF HE DID NOTHING SOMETHING BAD COULD OF HAPPENED. AND THERE ARE NO SECOND CHANCES IN LIFE. AND HONESTLY NO ONE NOT EVEN ELDERLY PEOPLE ARE ABOVE THE LAW. HE MAY NOT BE ABOVE THE LAW BUT HE IS THE LAW. HE HAS EVERY RIGHT TO ENFORCE IT AS HE SEES FIT. AND I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE THINKS BUT IF MY GRANDMOTHER OR YOUR GRANDMOTHER DID THAT I WOULD NOT EXPECT ANY LESS FROM THIS OFFICER. OHH AND FOR THE RECORD I AM NOT A PEACE OFFICER OR EVEN EMPLOYED BY A DEPT. I AM A AVERAGE JOE .

]]> By: Carlos Miller http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-14610 Carlos Miller Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:05:51 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-14610 Molly, Just because you capitalize every letter doesn't necessarily make your comments the height of excitement. Molly,

Just because you capitalize every letter doesn’t necessarily make your comments the height of excitement.

]]> By: Molly http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-14609 Molly Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:50:09 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-14609 Also U PPL LEAVE THE BORINGIST COMMENTS IN THE WORLD no offence though! ;} Also U PPL LEAVE THE BORINGIST COMMENTS IN THE WORLD
no offence though! ;}

]]> By: Molly http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-14607 Molly Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:16:35 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-14607 OMFG A COP SCARED OF A 72 YR OLD WOMEN I MEAN SERIOUSLY WTH IS A OLD WOMEN GONNA DO TO KILL YA BESIDES SHOOT U! OMG THATS JUST WACKED UP MAN WACKED UP! OMFG A COP SCARED OF A 72 YR OLD WOMEN I MEAN SERIOUSLY WTH IS A OLD WOMEN GONNA DO TO KILL YA BESIDES SHOOT U! OMG THATS JUST WACKED UP MAN WACKED UP!

]]> By: Mr, Smith http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-12577 Mr, Smith Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:05:11 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-12577 Thanks for the video link. The sadistic cop should be fired immediately, and arrested for using excessive force. There is no excuse for his cowardice. The lady even agreed to sign the ticket several times before she was manhandled and tasered. Thanks for the video link.

The sadistic cop should be fired immediately, and arrested for using excessive force.

There is no excuse for his cowardice.

The lady even agreed to sign the ticket several times before she was manhandled and tasered.

]]> By: NYCPhotorights http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-12540 NYCPhotorights Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:10:55 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-12540 This is not the first account I have heard of people being denied medication while being detained. Are cops trying to kill disabled/sick people by doing this? This is not the first account I have heard of people being denied medication while being detained. Are cops trying to kill disabled/sick people by doing this?

]]> By: goddessoflubbock http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-12539 goddessoflubbock Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:04:03 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-12539 Nothing the cops in Texas do/get away with surprises me anymore. I am a handicapped woman with barely the strength to stand and walk 10 feet. When I called the police several years ago because I'd been assaulted by a neighbor - a strapping, muscular guy - I was arrested after he had his friends lie for him and say I assaulted him!! The worst was yet to come - I'm on many medications including insulin, but was denied all medical care/medication while awaiting release. My case was eventually thrown out, but not before I developed PTSD and it will be a cold day in hell before I ever call a cop for anything. Oh, and Texans as a general rule seem to hate cursing - it really upsets them. Nothing the cops in Texas do/get away with surprises me anymore.

I am a handicapped woman with barely the strength to stand and walk 10 feet. When I called the police several years ago because I’d been assaulted by a neighbor – a strapping, muscular guy – I was arrested after he had his friends lie for him and say I assaulted him!!

The worst was yet to come – I’m on many medications including insulin, but was denied all medical care/medication while awaiting release.

My case was eventually thrown out, but not before I developed PTSD and it will be a cold day in hell before I ever call a cop for anything.

Oh, and Texans as a general rule seem to hate cursing – it really upsets them.

]]> By: Michaelk42 http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-12366 Michaelk42 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:10:37 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-12366 J.D. Tucille says it best, I think: http://www.examiner.com/x-536-Civil-Liberties-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Dashcam-video-shows-officer-Tasering-72yearold-woman "But the idea that police officers are entitled to automatic deference is the sort of mindset you might expect in North Korea -- not in a free society. Police officers are just regular people with a job; they're no more entitled to expect immediate obedience in all circumstances than are dentists or house painters. "As for the requirement that a ticket be signed ... If that leads to the use of force because somebody didn't set pen to paper, it's time to exercise some discretion. Part of becoming an adult is learning that good sense and morality take precedence over rigid rules. Instead of insisting on arresting an old lady over a signature, you walk away and let the courts handle the ticket. That makes more sense than escalating to violence. People who don't or can't act see that judgment is more important than a procedural rule are morally immature. "Maybe that's the explanation. In the video, Bieze conducts himself like a teenage bully who can't believe that somebody would dare to defy him. "As for the defense of his actions by Travis County officials ... Well, that speaks for itself. People who defend and even celebrate the brutal abuse of their fellow human beings because they do not "respect mah authoritah" reveal themselves for what they are. (Just back away from them, slowly.)" J.D. Tucille says it best, I think:

http://www.examiner.com/x-536-Civil-Liberties-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Dashcam-video-shows-officer-Tasering-72yearold-woman

“But the idea that police officers are entitled to automatic deference is the sort of mindset you might expect in North Korea — not in a free society. Police officers are just regular people with a job; they’re no more entitled to expect immediate obedience in all circumstances than are dentists or house painters.

“As for the requirement that a ticket be signed … If that leads to the use of force because somebody didn’t set pen to paper, it’s time to exercise some discretion. Part of becoming an adult is learning that good sense and morality take precedence over rigid rules. Instead of insisting on arresting an old lady over a signature, you walk away and let the courts handle the ticket. That makes more sense than escalating to violence. People who don’t or can’t act see that judgment is more important than a procedural rule are morally immature.

“Maybe that’s the explanation. In the video, Bieze conducts himself like a teenage bully who can’t believe that somebody would dare to defy him.

“As for the defense of his actions by Travis County officials … Well, that speaks for itself. People who defend and even celebrate the brutal abuse of their fellow human beings because they do not “respect mah authoritah” reveal themselves for what they are. (Just back away from them, slowly.)”

]]> By: Roberta http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-12346 Roberta Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:31:44 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-12346 I don't care how old she is she still needs to respect the law, she was antagonistic, rude and combative, he pushed her first out of the line of traffic. I don't think she would have responded positively if he "politely" ask her to step back. If she feels she was wronged by the ticket, sign the darn thing and take it to court. What kind of example is she showing her great-grandchildren. If at 72 she has a license she also has a responslibility to respect the rules of the road. I am 66 and I would have taken a different road to settle this. OUr police officers put their lives on the lline for us daily and a bully is not his name, she on the other hand as a citizen of the US and should show more respect for her country's law. What if it was your family member that was injured while she was speeeding, then we would ask where were the pokice? I don’t care how old she is she still needs to respect the law, she was antagonistic, rude and combative, he pushed her first out of the line of traffic. I don’t think she would have responded positively if he “politely” ask her to step back. If she feels she was wronged by the ticket, sign the darn thing and take it to court. What kind of example is she showing her great-grandchildren. If at 72 she has a license she also has a responslibility to respect the rules of the road. I am 66 and I would have taken a different road to settle this. OUr police officers put their lives on the lline for us daily and a bully is not his name, she on the other hand as a citizen of the US and should show more respect for her country’s law. What if it was your family member that was injured while she was speeeding, then we would ask where were the pokice?

]]> By: cjpratchard http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-12339 cjpratchard Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:15:22 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-12339 Terrible, terrible, the cop should be tarred and feather and run out of town on a rail!!!!! Terrible, terrible, the cop should be tarred and feather and run out of town on a rail!!!!!

]]> By: jones http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-12336 jones Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:54:31 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-12336 NYC - Fortunately in New York I have not had to face that issue with traffic citations - there is no requirement or pressure to sign the tickets. But there is a requirement in Texas, which is where this happened. If your ever driving through Texas and your lawyer is not sitting next to you then you better watch your speed because if you don't sign you will get arrested to. NYC – Fortunately in New York I have not had to face that issue with traffic citations – there is no requirement or pressure to sign the tickets.

But there is a requirement in Texas, which is where this happened. If your ever driving through Texas and your lawyer is not sitting next to you then you better watch your speed because if you don’t sign you will get arrested to.

]]> By: NYCPhotorights http://carlosmiller.com/2009/06/02/texas-deputy-uses-taser-on-72-year-old-great-grandmother/#comment-12334 NYCPhotorights Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:23:51 +0000 http://carlosmiller.com/?p=6744#comment-12334 @Jones Forcing someone to sign a document under duress is illegal - she had the legal right not to sign it. As a matter of personal policy I refuse to sign any legal documents unless my attorney reviews them first. Fortunately in New York I have not had to face that issue with traffic citations - there is no requirement or pressure to sign the tickets. @Jones

Forcing someone to sign a document under duress is illegal – she had the legal right not to sign it. As a matter of personal policy I refuse to sign any legal documents unless my attorney reviews them first.

Fortunately in New York I have not had to face that issue with traffic citations – there is no requirement or pressure to sign the tickets.

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