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I agree about the bad tactics. No question. My comment is that the assumption here is that they did something that deserved arrest. Would it be logical then to assume that no PD has ever made a bad arrest? Ever? That conclusion could be disproven if more video of the incident is released. Or is that simply not possible?

Remember the fellow in the wheelchair who was declared worthy of being shot to death for charging a DPD officer? Seems a lot of people ended up with egg on their faces and one or two ended up in prison when all the facts (and video) came out. Not suggesting that happened here, but then I haven't seen all of the video yet. So I will wait to assume that what they did caused the arrest.

Then perhaps you won't mind my adjusting the headline:

OCTC President and Wife....Are Terminally Stupid for Bad Political Tactics

I don't doubt the sincerity of your claims, but seriously, read through this thread and see what it sounds like. Nothing personal intended here. Is the subject here their tactics, or their arrest?

I find it extremely disappointing that many regulars on this forum simply cannot resist judging people with whom they disagree without a moment of court time or a shred of evidence being presented. It is often stated here that, in effect, being arrested for something equates to being found guilty of something. I regularly read some post here that as a CHL you may not be convicted for doing anything illegal, but "you may not avoid the ride." On this forum, it seems to me, that is all the proof that is needed.

Despite whether any of us like someone or agree with their activities, they deserve a fair day in court before a jury of their peers - something all of you would demand were you in their shoes. And basing any supposition of guilt or innocence on an obviously edited video (which will never be allowed to be admitted into evidence as is) released to the media by a PD on the night of an event, is a foolhardy endeavor IMHO. Once again, I think I will reserve judgement until all the facts are in and the jury speaks - or not. Same as I hope you would do for me.