How Much Is Too Much?

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I'm talking about excessive force used by police officers. Many of you have probably seen the video of the Philadelphia police officers kicking the man they were trying to arrest. Yes, the man did do wrong by leading police on a high speed chase and taking a police car among other things, but was the behavior displayed by the officers truly necessary?

I know that the job of the police is difficult and dangerous. One of my uncles was killed in the line of duty years ago. So, I do know the what it is like on the other side and seeing firsthand how it has affected members of my family.

However, it is my opinion that police officers should set a better example. The man was already shot three or four times and a dozen or so officers could have found a better way to handle the situation than to resort to kicking. They resembled a bunch of kids during a school yard fight.