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Feminism and Diversity

Heather MC

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1. There is a thing called "excessive force"

Reply to ellenrr (Original post)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 07:01 AM

Jun 2014

I am not familar with this story, so I don't know the details. But 9 people wailing on one person no matter that person's offense can easily turn into excessive force.

That doesn't excuse Buckley's behavior, or the media handling of this case. But lawfully if they got CHARGED with excessive force, I can understand why this case went to trial.

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