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Tazer incident
Nov 21 2007, 6:00 AM EST | Post edited: Nov 21 2007, 6:00 AM EST
I watched this footage about 4 or 5 times- Is Mr Dziekanski holding a weapon just prior to being tazed? I cannot observe one, however it is by no means conclusive from just watching the clip. The language barrier was obviously a key problem. Do you find this valuable?    

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1. RE: Tazer incident
Dec 15 2007, 7:21 AM EST | Post edited: Dec 15 2007, 7:21 AM EST
As there was no immediate threat to life I cannot understand why the police did not wait until an interpreter could be sought. It was clear that this man was very fearful from the outset. I wonder why?
The officers that were dealing with him obviously attempted to communicate but due to the significant barriers, were unable to seek any kind of co-operation. Discharging the Tazer obviously escalated things and Mr Dziekanski was instructed to comply with certain requests, but how could he ? He did not understand English!! 0  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    

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