How can one honestly say "It's just another example of the police trying to overpower the working person" regarding the tasing incidents. Number one if the person were actually working I seriously doubt he would be running from the cops. Number two, obviously the person was where he was not supposed to be, doing something he was not supposed to be doing. How about if we stop whining about being targeted by "the man" and act like an upstanding and beneficial asset to society?! There's an idea for ya!

"Don't tase me bro", are you that blind to the obvious? They may have been tased in the back, for what reason? Because they were stopped by the police and were told specific instructions on what to do, which they did not follow. It's obvious the police already had the taser out and aiming it at the suspect when the person decided to run.

First, if people would start doing what they're supposed to be doing they would not be stoped by the police. Second, if you are doing something your not supposed to be doing and get caught, man up and take responsibilty for your actions and do what the police say, then maybe you won't get tased.

Everyone wonders why our kids are so messed up these days. It's because our adults want to ack like kids and take no responsibility for their actions. Stop being your kids friends. Be their parents and hold them accountable for their actions. We should go back to the good ol days and put a boot in their butts, maybe that would get their attention.

Tased. If you want to act like a criminal, expect to be treated like a criminal.

all this is well and good, however knowing how some of the officers in this city and county act, a taser in their hand is an excuse to use it, whether warranted or not. no i am not a criminal, haven't been convicted of anything. only know that a percentage of officers have a power complex and dont want to reason with people or listen to their story they just want to flex the power that they are most assuredly granted, but abused. then there are the ones who automatically think a person is guilty if they contact an attorney.

You know what Twix, I'm sure that there are some people with a power complex who are not in law enforcment. I have been stopped on multiple occasions for speeding, I didn't have my sticker things on ect, and there has been an occasion that I've had to go pick my child up from jail and speak to deputy's because of an altercation that yet another of my children was involved in and I can with great confidence tell you that I was treated with respect, law enforcement was very helpful and considerate. And I'm just a regular person off the street. I'm sure if your going to be punching a cop in the face, running from them, calling them names, they may not be quite as considerate to you. Perhaps you should check your own actions before you label our police officers with a "power complex". AND if you just don't like having to deal with the popo in St.Joe. then....... obey the laws.

One thing I have always told my children is "No matter what, treat an officer with respect!" ...Even if they feel that the officer is acting with a control complex or power complex. Treat them with respect and WE will explore the issue later on when everyone has cooled off. It doesn't do any good to argue or mouth off to the officer in the heat of the moment.

I know that there may be some officers that can be buttheads but they WILL NOT taser someone if that person is following directions and listening to what the officer says.

All I can say is, I would much rather see an officer use a taser than a gun or billy stick!