Fat Cops hate Dancing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rju9b_Uk8Sw

The court's have already decided in favor of the police officers (Oberwetter v. Hilliard) so I guess the district courts are insane too.

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Originally Posted by Ehsan_Karam

The little one that was yelling "Stop resisting" was practically foaming at the mouth.

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So you're saying you saw the police officer use restraint and better judgement? He was able to put aside his personal beliefs and emotions to conduct his duties, and meet the force presented to him with force of just enough to overcome the opposition?

I agree with you.

Cops dont make the laws, its there job to enforce stupid laws weither they like it or not. The cop at first seemed sincere he warned everyone that it was against the law to act retarded at the memorial...then when the other couple started dancing in front of him after the warning he looked at them and said "guys, please stop" gave them a few seconds and then started arresting people.

Yeah if they had been mature and just ignored that couple swaying together it might've turned into a full fledged dancing with the stars.

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Originally Posted by Ehsan_Karam

Yeah if they had been mature and just ignored that couple swaying together it might've turned into a full fledged dancing with the stars.

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+1

The people were there protesting. Not sure what since they cut the video so we didn't see what they were doing beforehand, but it was enough of a disturbance for the police to be called. It was obvious by their behavior that their goal was to get "beat up" by the police on video. When the officer explained what they aren't allowed to do, they did it. When the officer's made the arrest, they resisted. They didn't swing, but pulling away is resisting. If an officer uses a low level of force, and is met with resistance, he is allowed to raise the level of force. Instead of striking them, using a baton, pepper spray, or taser, the officers took them to the ground and handcuffed them. I understand that some people just have a dislike for the police, and the rules they enforce, but this was not a case of police brutalilty.

Word.

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Originally Posted by Mark Hax

The people were there protesting. Not sure what since they cut the video so we didn't see what they were doing beforehand, but it was enough of a disturbance for the police to be called. It was obvious by their behavior that their goal was to get "beat up" by the police on video. When the officer explained what they aren't allowed to do, they did it. When the officer's made the arrest, they resisted. They didn't swing, but pulling away is resisting. If an officer uses a low level of force, and is met with resistance, he is allowed to raise the level of force. Instead of striking them, using a baton, pepper spray, or taser, the officers took them to the ground and handcuffed them. I understand that some people just have a dislike for the police, and the rules they enforce, but this was not a case of police brutalilty.

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pretty bizarre if you ask me. definitely shouldn't be a law, really stupid. I'm pretty sure this isn't what our founding fathers had in mind when they created a free society.

don't blame the cops though, they're just doing their job.

I agree with the law that prevents demonstrations in public areas, especially those that draw tourists. If demonstrations were allowed in these areas, it would increase the difficulty in protecting citizens from those who have nefarious goals.