First, there is no right and wrong here. Graber was overspeeding and Uhler pulled out a gun. Guess which is worse? Considering how calmly Graber accepted his ticket, I’d say he was willing to give in if Uhler confronted him with just a badge. But Uhler, with an unmarked car and no visible badge at first, pulled out a gun. I’m not saying he’s some psychopath, but he’s in a regular-looking car. With a gun. And as he claims, a badge. Wouldn’t it make a ton more sense if he just took out the badge and showed it to Graber? Yes, Graber might’ve ran but Uhler could’ve just pulled out the gun AFTER showing that he was state police. So he’s either an idiot or an egoist who thinks he’s so popular that anyone would know that he’s the police. A bit uncalled for, but better than what other people are saying.

Secondly, yes Graber was a danger to ordinary civilians. But it’s: overspeeding motorcycle vs. pulled-out gun. Graber had a chance of endangering other families, but he’s most likely an experienced motorcyclist who’s confident enough to speed and likes an occasional thrill. I’m not saying we should condone it, but in my opinion, he was using the camera to videotape his ride, so it seems like he doesn’t do this everyday. Uhler saw the motorcyclist, moved a bit in front of it (not violently but it would have startled someone who was stopping), opened the door with a gun by his side, strode purposely with a gun down towards Graber, and grabbed his motorcycle forcing him to slow down. I’d also like to point out that Graber was backing away from the car before Uhler even opened the door. Could be seen as trying to run away, but it seemed like he was giving the car space. Now if that was me, I would’ve shot out of there screaming my head off. And I wouldn’t believe him when he said he was state police without giving any ID. Does that mean I can take out any old gun, wave it around, and tell him i’m state police? Also, since I am young and ignorant (sarcasm if you couldn’t tell), I’d think most police officers wouldn’t stop a speeder with a gun off-duty. It’s not like he was mugging some dude.

Another thing: did you see Uhler look at the marked car behind him and then put away his gun? It could be that he didn’t need his gun anymore since he successfully intimidated Graber and has another cop to back him up. Personally, I doubt it. He puts the gun away on the side facing away from the car and he doesn’t really look the motorist in the eye after seeing the cop. Guilty~ You know what else makes him seem guilty? That he’s taking this to court. I mean come on. His ego will be sufficiently bruised but it’s not like that matter much. He’s trying to get money off of a video (which has everything to do with tapping the wires of a phone), “redeem”(?) his reputation (seems like), and all over charges that have nothing to do with him pulling a gun over a civilian. An overspeeding civilian, but one not noticably trained in the arts of being calm when having a guy with a gun in front of you. Yes he’s been in the military, but did Uhler know that?

And dude, the judge who signed the warrant is just as guilty. How the hell is wiretapping similar to videotaping? And Uhler couldn’t have really turned off the camera considering the movement would’ve looked suspicious.

P.S. Since this was posted some months ago, does anyone know what happened?
P.P.S. how much do you want to bet someone’s going to comment on how much I suck at driving anyway cause I’m asian?

This guy Uhler is a sociopath who has been allowed to carry a weapon. If I was in my F350, especially with my family, and some asshole like this hopped out of his car with his gun drawn, I’d be thinking “carjacking” and would have no problem making this asshole become “one with his car”. He’d be about 1/2″ thick and a wet spot on the pavement when I got done with him. At least my family would be alive.

On the other hand, good cops are hard to find and yet we all need to support them and be able to give them enough latitude to show themselves for who they are. They are a precious commodity and we all know how comforting it is when we are in trouble and someone with competence and wisdom is there to help. These guys do exist and we can’t blame all LEOs for the actions of Uhler and his ilk. We have responsibilities, as citizens, just as they do.

Uhler, on the other hand, needs a permanent vacation, to remind the rest of the sociopaths where that magic line is that they all too frequently cross, that line where the other drivers would have all jumped out of their cars and collectively beat the living snot out of Uhler out of sheer disgust.

I carry for self defense, and if I ever drew with no cause like the a-hole did here I would be in jail for sure. The DA should charge the cop.

Remember, police are not there to help people. Police are around to raise money for the gov’t via fines, place people in jail (guilt or innocence has nothing to do with it as long as they get the collar).