Don’t Tase Me, Bro
Many a protester -- and the occasional speeding grannie -- has faced off against Taser-wielding law enforcement officers The Man now has a new rapid-fire stun gun that multiplies all of the ethical problems of gaining "voluntary compliance" After the jump, a video of Taser employees zapping each other.
Many a protester — and the occasional speeding grannie — has faced off against Taser-wielding law enforcement officers. The Man now has a new rapid-fire stun gun that multiplies all of the ethical problems of gaining “voluntary compliance.” Below, a video of Taser employees zapping each other.
Link to Taser’s press release.
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