Oh, The Halcyon Days Of Youth
Police have been given the go-ahead to use Taser stun guns against children. Until now, Tasers - which emit a 50,000-volt electric shock - have been used only by specialist officers as a "non lethal" alternative to firearms.
But...the Defence Scientific Advisory Council medical committee, which is made up of independent scientists and doctors, said that limited research suggested there was a risk children could suffer "a serious cardiac event". The Government scientists were also asked to test whether the weapons could cause a miscarriage if used on a pregnant woman.
Taser International, the American firm that makes the device, said tests on pigs suggested the weapons were safe.
Pig-tested? Why didn't you say so in the first place?! It doesn't get more reliable than pig-tested. After all, we're talking about taking down lazy teenagers and pregnant women here, not hardened criminals or AWOL soldiers.
But...the Defence Scientific Advisory Council medical committee, which is made up of independent scientists and doctors, said that limited research suggested there was a risk children could suffer "a serious cardiac event". The Government scientists were also asked to test whether the weapons could cause a miscarriage if used on a pregnant woman.
Taser International, the American firm that makes the device, said tests on pigs suggested the weapons were safe.
Pig-tested? Why didn't you say so in the first place?! It doesn't get more reliable than pig-tested. After all, we're talking about taking down lazy teenagers and pregnant women here, not hardened criminals or AWOL soldiers.
posted by jp at 20:19
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