SpaceCadetRight, because you know me so well. I am not some 15 year old who plays TF2 all day and posts on the boards for fun. I have been in several potentially fatal situations in my life, I have been in jail so I have first hand experience with police on this level.
SpaceCadetYou should watch the whole video of this incident and not just the 10 second edit showing the takedown and choke hold. For at least 3-5 minutes ,prior to the physical stuff, the police were simply talking and giving instructions. The police were not being aggressive in any manner. This guy was getting more and more agitated as the seconds passed. When people act that way, it raises the tension level for everyone involved. He could snap and go for a weapon at any second.
It's sad that you're not a 15 year old because maybe there would be some justification for your viewpoint. Your average 15 year old with probably display more foresight than you. And I'm also disappointed that your stint in jail did not help you have better judgement in a situation that is this obvious.
The protesters aren't complaining about the 3-5 minutes before the strangling. I don't understand why I should be so impressed that these officers were actually doing their job for a brief period of time. But it's when they crossed the line and used excessive force is what we're complaining about.