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Tweak says, "Whip it good!"

jillyam (wordswordswords) wrote in scans_daily,
@ 2009-10-07 21:54:00

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char: batman/bruce wayne, creator: greg rucka, publisher: dc comics, title: gotham central

Gotham Central: that one time when they shot Batman (whoops)
If I recall correctly: when the Joker was sniping people in an earlier arc, he also kidnapped a female news anchor, tied her up, and hung her upside down with a camera pointing at her with a bomb nearby. Detective Nate Patton tried to disarm the bomb. Meanwhile, Batman showed up and managed to rescue the woman, but not the detective. The ensuing explosion put Patton in a coma, and eventually his family chose to pull the plug. Nate's partner was Romy. The police department took down the signal and then instructed the officers to treat him as a hostile.

Aaaaaand if it matters, Romy does get her gun back before she gets in trouble, thanks to some diplomatic work from Robin and Stacy the receptionist.

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autumn_lily
2009-10-09 05:25 am UTC (link)

Going with your analogy, let's say instead of Penguin it is a sobbing woman. But now let's say instead of Batman it's her husband. Cops don't shoot people when they beat up their wives (no matter how much they'd like to). And he didn't refuse to stop, he refused to put his hands up. He's essentially resisting arrest. You notice he DOES stop beating up Penguin, even if just to pay attention to the gun. She doesn't give ample verbal warning before shooting, which cops are required to do. I'm not saying Batman was right, I'm saying both parties are wrong and that this is probably not the best example of good law enforcement or being a 'hero'.

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mooppoom
2009-10-09 07:18 am UTC (link)

Cops aren't required to issue a warning. They are allowed to use deadly force when they know innocent bystanders won't be harmed and when they believe delay will cause serious injury or death to other people. For example: when the wanted criminal who routinely kidnaps and tortures people is beating your face in while sitting in top of you and refuses to freeze or put his hands over his head.

Honestly, I think I may be arguing her side too much out of obstinancy. I think it's clear that she let her overall mental state influence her decision. Still, her side is technically legal. His is not; not the break in, not the assault/torture of a suspect, not the assault on a police officer, not taking her gun. None of it.

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