Quote:Perhaps. I agree that contingencies must be considered if the negotiations-meditations go south.


Perhaps in this situation they exhausted all other avenues. However, I have my doubts based on my thoughts regarding our police force having equipment designed to kill enemy combatants on a battle feild.

 

I would say this is a perfect example of enemy combatants on a battle field. It just so happens the battle field was the streets of Dallas and not in a foreign country.



You may be right that based on this particular circumstance the appropriate action was taken. It doesn't change the fact that the police are beginning to behave like a military force than the protectors of the peace.

 

How are they suppose to react when they are dealing with armed folks killing their coworkers and intend on getting as many as possible? They are protectors of the peace but when they are being assaulted are they just supposed to wave a white flag or a peace sign? 



That's really my main concern and point.