As a police officer in study I will tell you this.Hinoon said:
His initial reaction was, of course, expected. I would jump too if someone just grabbed me from behind, however, as you can see from the videos he is completely aware the officers are behind him, as they almost walked him out earlier. After the initial shock, when he realized that authorities were kicking him out, he should have simply walked out quietly. Unfortunately, he wanted them to jump him like that, so he could wave his little conspiracy banner. Note that he copped an attitude when they cut off his mic, then as soon as they started to escort him he was asking why he was being arrested. They didn't even mention arresting him yet and were more than likely just going to walk him out. Even so, he continued to resist. Not only that, but he did it in a fashion that invoked the whole crowd. He was begging for help from the bystanders when he should have been cooperating with police. To make matters worse, he is wrestled to the ground and held at taser-point. The officers threatened him with shock if he didn't stop resisting. I emphasize the word "threatened". They didn't just shoot him without any indication they told him to stop, or he would be punished. He didn't stop, so he was punished. If the officers were truly "out there to get him" they wouldn't have given a damn whether or not he was warned.
On a separate note, Universities are no different than any private or government enterprise. They make their own rules based on status and conditions. I.E. In the average dorm one cannot be making loud noise in the middle of the night, as this would disturb others. Violating free speech? Yes, in favor of the majority.
This event was a perfect example. He got his moment in the spotlight, tried to instigate Mr. Kerry, caught attention from one of Kerry's associates, who gave the order to remove him. At first it was simply removal due to school rules, but because of his big mouth and bigger ego, it became suppression due to federal laws.
I see the same "power abuse" argument everywhere. Stupid kids in school always getting into conflicts with teachers because "I have the right to yell in class, freedom of speech"...
Wah! I guess everyone should get to say whatever they want to whoever they want, always... I mean, that's why forums have admins, right? To protect the rights of the internet users?
No, because each private forum has it's own rules, the kid was there by choice, just like we are on this forum by choice. He chose to ignite the powder keg and got caught in the crossfire.
Stop taking rights for granted by doing stupid shit.
(P.S. He wasn't going to walk out, are you kidding? He wanted them to let him back up so he could start instigating the crowd again. Look at his tone and reactions to every other event, he's just another typical youtube ass, out there for ten seconds of fame.
Also, believe it or not, the police do like your support, and will go a hell of a lot farther to protect those who do not question their decisions. You make police out to be some sort of friendless vigilantes who care for no-one but themselves. What does that make criminals? Martyrs for the American way? Get real, police are ordinary people who do ordinary jobs. It's not like they asked to get stuck with some dumbass kid who can't shut up. They just listen to those above them because they trust our system of government. For someone who still realizes that we vote for those in power I am surprised that you could be so critical of officers. As a matter of fact, things are probably the opposite. Criminals and punks like this kid will never read these petty comments, and the little fad that is this video will fade because in reality no one cares about the poor little college boy who talked to much. The police officers you criticize so heavily however, are a bit more abundant. I mean, I am criticizing one stupid kid, you're criticizing a whole nation of officers. Trust me, support goes a lot further on my side of the fence.)
