Topic: The UoF Student Tasing Incident

[Clara E. Leet]

In Reply To #15

They tased him because he wouldn't shut up and wouldn't stop moving. Resisting arrest is among the top reasons for tasing a student (at least around where I live).

[Mooning Freddy]

Resisting arrest is among the top reasons for tasing a student (at least around where I live).

Some time ago, I watched a Russian drama-comedy movie that told the story of five bored Soviet students in the 50's, who decided to entertain themselves by pranking other students using a radio transmitter.
None of them was "clean", each one of them had a dark secret, a hobby that wasn't accepted by the Communist government. Whether it was studying Christian belief, listening to Radio transmissions of the West, or taking illegal photography, they all knew of the others' "hobbies", and used the radio to send each and every one of the people they pranked a transmission, supposedly from the Cheka (I think that's the how the KGB was called back then), saying that they know everything about his "dark" hobbies, and would not tolerate such behavior any further. Of course they later explained it was a prank, but every student was ready to faint while hearing such a transmission. One time, they went too far, when they gathered the whole student's apartments, to message them a fake message of the USSR removing the trade limits with the West, Product bans, reaching peace with all the other countries, and pretty much the whole discontinuation of the Soviet Union.
Of course, when the real Cheka found out about those student's pranks, they did not find them to be as funny as the students did, and so the pranksters were arrested, and not much time passed before each and every one of them was shot.

[Clara E. Leet]

In Reply To #17

Uh... and that has to do with my post how?

[Rugal]

In Reply To #15

They tased him because he wouldn't shut up and wouldn't stop moving. Resisting arrest is among the top reasons for tasing a student (at least around where I live).

No, they tased him because they could. Those 4-5 cops could have EASILY escorted that kid outside, but they chose not to. Either way, this country has turned into complete shit.

Kinda off topic, but.. 2 days ago a US Marine called my cell phone, and asked if I wanted to join up. I said no. He then said to me "You call yourself an American? You're a bitch and a piece of shit" and hangs up on me.

God bless America.

[Mooning Freddy]

In Reply To #17
Uh... and that has to do with my post how?

Oh, that had to do with your other post,

"If he were a member here, he'd be banned under the "Don't be an ass" Rule

Just wanted to point out, that he got tased because he was being an ass. If he was in a real Totalitarian country, he could be put against the wall for being an ass. So he really shouldn't whine about it.

Kinda off topic, but.. 2 days ago a US Marine called my cell phone, and asked if I wanted to join up. I said no. He then said to me "You call yourself an American? You're a bitch and a piece of shit" and hangs up on me.
God bless America.

Look at the bright side. In your country, you don't have to serve in the army. Here where I am, it's not a choice. The only way you could avoid "your duty to the state" that takes away three years of your life is if you prove you're a Pacifist or have serious psychological/physical problems. It's funny, you know? I heard at least a few guys asking their friends on different occasions how can they join the American army, since "the IDF sucks, the American army is much better", they were answered that they can't join the army without an American citizenship.

I'm joining the IDF as well in a month.

[Rugal]

Oh, that had to do with your other post, Just wanted to point out, that he got tased because he was being an ass. If he was in a real Totalitarian country, he could be put against the wall for being an ass. So he really shouldn't whine about it.

Look at the bright side. In your country, you don't have to serve in the army. Here where I am, it's not a choice. The only way you could avoid "your duty to the state" that takes away three years of your life is if you prove you're a Pacifist or have serious psychological/physical problems. It's funny, you know? I heard at least a few guys asking their friends on different occasions how can they join the American army, since "the IDF sucks, the American army is much better", they were answered that they can't join the army without an American citizenship.

I'm joining the IDF as well in a month.

Goodluck to you.

You can get drafted into the military if you're not in school I believe.. I'm not entirely sure on that though.

[Mooning Freddy]

You can get drafted into the military if you're not in school I believe.. I'm not entirely sure on that though.

Thanks.
Really? It's like that in Russia. In Russia, if you get kicked out from the college/University you are sent to the army. That is why most of the guys in the Russian army are huge bulls with little brains. 

[AlexCalvo]

He deserved it.  I know this kid.  He did it as a prank, he does this shit all the time.  He was running and jumping around after disturbing a public speaking.  He failed to cooperate, so he got his ass tazed.  AMEN.

[Slayer]

when he was tased. The world is laughing at him.

Actually, the majority of the internets were in support of him.
Though I'll take JoW's word for it, being that he knows the guy was being an ass.

[Rugal]

He deserved it.

[Blue Cheese]

In Reply To #22

No. There is no draft in the US. 

The closest thing we have is the Selective Service that all males must sign up for at age 18, but even that is hardly enforced.  Democrats keep trying to get the draft reinstated but to no avail.

[Azmodan]

In Reply To #26

I thought even the Democrats have no intention of touching on the Selective Service. Isn't it considered nearly political suicide for advocating the reinstatement of the draft?

And on topic, I agree with Rugal. Even though the idiot was rightfully taken down, there was no reason to tase him. As I understand it, tasing is meant to be a non-lethal way to take down dangerous suspects. Key word is dangerous. I saw no danger from that kid.

[PFG9000]

2 days ago a US Marine called my cell phone, and asked if I wanted to join up. I said no. He then said to me "You call yourself an American? You're a bitch and a piece of shit" and hangs up on me.

I somehow doubt this VERY much.

You can get drafted into the military if you're not in school I believe.. I'm not entirely sure on that though.

This is incorrect.

[Clara E. Leet]

Thanks, PFG. I was wondering when you'd show and clear this up.

[Rugal]

In Reply To #28

A marine did indeed call me and say that, PGF. Florida is the heart of most the corruption in America, so it isn't surprising. Also, you know nothing of my accountability, so never assume anything on my behalf. I sent an e-mail to CNN concerning this.

Anyway, what you said is a very big possibility, and shouldn't be overlooked.

And Clara, he merely stated his own opinions, and ideas. He didn't clear anything up. But, thank you for your detailed addition to this thread discussion.