http://ayende.comAyende @ RahienCopyright (C) Ayende Rahien 2004 - 2021 (c) 202660What's not entirely clear is that "Peace Officers" are tasering people for quite literally speaking back. Some of the deaths in my brother's town include an 80 year old senial woman. Tell me, what the HELL can an 80 year old unarmed woman possibly do to an officer that would warrant a taser? Welcome to the Police States of America http://ayende.com/2965/tasers#comment4http://ayende.com/2965/tasers#comment4Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:01:36 GMTAll I can think of is " [Don't tase me bro!](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Florida_Taser_incident)" fyi your submission form rejects valid addresses! (specifically the plus kind, like abc+def@xyz.com) http://ayende.com/2965/tasers#comment3http://ayende.com/2965/tasers#comment3Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:31:16 GMTInmates goes through medical check on acceptance. Undiscovered heart problem would likely cause... issues. All the "less lethal" stuff is just that, it is less lethal, not unlethal http://ayende.com/2965/tasers#comment2http://ayende.com/2965/tasers#comment2Sat, 24 Nov 2007 23:40:11 GMTSo how would you know if an inmate had a heart problem? Or, what would happen if they had an undiscovered heart problem? I remember in the army undergoing some "Aid to a Civil Power" training (i.e. riot control). Officially it was explained to use that under certain circumstances rubber bullets would be used as a "less lethal" alternative to "live" ammunition. Of course, most people don't realize that rubber bullets aren't totally rubber - typically they have a metal core. And, getting hit with a rubber bullet in the head can be just as effective as your typical bullet. http://ayende.com/2965/tasers#comment1http://ayende.com/2965/tasers#comment1Sat, 24 Nov 2007 23:10:09 GMT