Got a minute but should be enough- I can type.
Increased my vocabulary: Yep, I know one more imaginary word to go with the others: "Pontification", a Bruce Reafsnfer (sp?- seriously, I cannot remember you last name but you are the fellow in TN if memory serves), to go along with Ironical and electroncial. Not likely to become a favorite of mine though, it lacks any amusing qualities. Like the questions 'Is that battery or electric', hence 'electroncial'.
Oh yeah, you have made your point- taze them till they get what they have coming!
Interesting how my insults are an aside while yours are apparently, what? Important? Meaningful? Do we need a new word to describe them.... perhaps 'Importantical'?
Good point- Tasing the guy was legal, hence the suspension of the officers involved.
Profoundly different tone if we were in the same room: Now if you mean we could have a civil conversation, perhaps. If you are adding threats to your insults, Yawn.
Ah, the eclipse: well Bruce, If I may call you Bruce, I honestly do not know if I am in the eclipse zone or not. If so, will take a look. No big deal to me either way though- I remember the last one in the mid- 90's here was something of a let- down. Not a true and full eclipse so the corona was not really visible: I thought I saw it on one side but really, it may have been my imagination.
But the same wish back at you, if you are in the path of the full eclipse. Cool beans IF is is full enough to actually see the corona. It is not usually visible and well worth taking a look if you can.
And if you are the Bruce in TN that I am thinking of, my sincere condolences regarding the recent events that are attacking parts of Southern History. One of my most respected Confederate participants was (is) Nathan Bedford Forrest, a native of TN I believe. An outstanding soldier, officer and gentleman; I can readily support his conviction and iron will in support of his cause without having to appreciate or believe in all that he was or did. But it is that way with everyone, is it not? Perhaps you and I could even find some things we do agree on and respect each other for in behavior or accomplishment?
Back to the topic at hand: yes, we clearly disagree. But I would and will accept a civilian board's adjudication on the matter, if such a board exists, and move on. Over time, the situation will improve if 'The People' want it to improve, and video being taken from all directions, seemingly all the time, will go a long way to advance that idea and ideal. The kid in the chair has a lawsuit in process, and everyone will have their day in court, and I like to believe a better 'truth' will come out of this.
More video, more civilian oversight, less tolerance of misbehavior and it will all get better for everyone.
Brian.
Just thank me for expanding your vocabulary and it's all good. I have no need to pick anything up. My point about you has been made. Tasing that guy was legal, whether you agree or not. Was it excessive? Debatable and we both know which side either of us stands. Insults by you aside, there's nothing further to discuss,and I feel your personal insults would have a profoundly different tone if we were in the same room. But that's the nature of the internet where normal filters can be ignored. So indeed sleep well, revel in your smugness and I do hope you're in a part of the world where you can enjoy the eclipse at least in part if not total.