Life Disturbing video that I have to comment on

Jilly · 02-03-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

I know the story, this is an old video that has been on Cops or Scariest Police Chases or some show like that. That’s probably how it got on YouTube, copied from the show it was on.

I just think it's insulting to the police officer who died to have people watching his death over and over again.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 02-03-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

I just think it's insulting to the police officer who died to have people watching his death over and over again.

I can see both sides. i think it is important that the average citizen see this type of stuff to be able to understand WHY cops ask you to do what they do. WHY cops sometimes shoot before being shot at.

People are very quick to judge actions sometimes based on the end result. If more people know how crazy things can get, I think there would be less unfair judgement.

Jilly · 02-03-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

I can see both sides. i think it is important that the average citizen see this type of stuff to be able to understand WHY cops ask you to do what they do. WHY cops sometimes shoot before being shot at.

People are very quick to judge actions sometimes based on the end result. If more people know how crazy things can get, I think there would be less unfair judgement.

At the same time, you know there are some equally crazy people who think it's funny. Personally, I just think death is sacred and isn't something that should be relived for the sake of entertainment or education. Again, that's just my opinion.

**Nzoner** · 02-03-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

At the same time, you know there are some equally crazy people who think it's funny. Personally, I just think death is sacred and isn't something that should be relived for the sake of entertainment or education. Again, that's just my opinion.

I posted it for discussion and gave ample warning to how disturbing it is.

Jilly · 02-03-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

I posted it for discussion and gave ample warning to how disturbing it is.

It's not a criticism. It was a comment.

**Nzoner** · 02-03-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

It's not a criticism. It was a comment.

Didn't take it as criticism,just stating why I posted it and so far the discussion has been good.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 02-03-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

At the same time, you know there are some equally crazy people who think it's funny. Personally, I just think death is sacred and isn't something that should be relived for the sake of entertainment or education. Again, that's just my opinion.

true, but while it is shocking, it at least does not show his actual death or remains. I do find the clips online of actual death and dead people repulsive.

aturnis · 02-03-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

At the same time, you know there are some equally crazy people who think it's funny. Personally, I just think death is sacred and isn't something that should be relived for the sake of entertainment or education. Again, that's just my opinion.

If I died in such a manner, I would hope people would be smart enough to use the video for education. It might help save lives. Otherwise, I would have died for no reason at all. I think you are letting your god goggles cloud your vision. I do agree with you though on the entertainment point though. I'd assume his family would have some say in what happens with this tape. Who knows.

**Nzoner** · 02-03-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

I just think it's insulting to the police officer who died to have people watching his death over and over again.

According to the poster on the other site this video is being used on a gun forum by an owner of a firearm training facility to show that cops are in need of more training.

Radar Chief · 02-03-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

I just think it's insulting to the police officer who died to have people watching his death over and over again.

He’s dead. He doesn’t care.
I can understand that the family would be upset, having to live through the moment over and over, but hopefully some good can come from it like what Nzoner posted below.

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

According to the poster on the other site this video is being used on a gun forum by an owner of a firearm training facility to show that cops are in need of more training.

Jilly · 02-03-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

He’s dead. He doesn’t care.
I can understand that the family would be upset, having to live through the moment over and over, but hopefully some good can come from it like what Nzoner posted below.

I think it's an insult to his honor, let me specify. Perhaps there were things he could have done differently, perhaps he did everything perfectly. Either way, he didn't die on some grand mission, he died trying to give someone a speeding ticket.

If you were to die in that way and had a choice for the video to be used over and over again as training, etc even though you knew your family would be left to endure it, would you?

**CosmicPal** · 02-03-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

If you were to die in that way and had a choice for the video to be used over and over again as training, etc even though you knew your family would be left to endure it, would you?

If it's used for the sole purpose of training- Yes! However, this isn't solely used for training. It's on YouTube because some asshat believes the public ought to view it for its entertainment value. If it was used solely for the purpose of training, we'd never see it.

Jilly · 02-03-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

If it's used for the sole purpose of training- Yes! However, this isn't solely used for training. It's on YouTube because some asshat believes the public ought to view it for its entertainment value. If it was used solely for the purpose of training, we'd never see it.

this may seem unrelated, but it's slightly related and I'm curious....are you an organ donor?

**CosmicPal** · 02-03-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

this may seem unrelated, but it's slightly related and I'm curious....are you an organ donor?

I'm curious as to how you think it's slightly related.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 02-03-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

I think it's an insult to his honor, let me specify. Perhaps there were things he could have done differently, perhaps he did everything perfectly. Either way, he didn't die on some grand mission, he died trying to give someone a speeding ticket.

If you were to die in that way and had a choice for the video to be used over and over again as training, etc even though you knew your family would be left to endure it, would you?

I would. Whether it's a military mission, a cop doing his job, or an average worker, if something can be learned and taught from my death to prevent others, by all means.