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  • Philo@lemmy.zipOP
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    10 months ago

    Reading is fundamental. Where did it say that he was shot? I’m not defending the cop but you’d probably be confused also since it isn’t every day you run into a guy in an embassy driveway on fire. Ever heard of a human trait called compassion?

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      10 months ago

      Did you even read the article you posted? This line stood out so much that I copied it before even reading the comments:

      Law enforcement also drew a gun on the burning man during the incident.

      The person you’re replying to never said they shot him.

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      10 months ago

      Not saying this is their reasoning, but if someone is on fire and running at you, a gun could kill them before they set you on fire. Also not saying this is their reasoning, but shooting someone who is suffering a fate they cannot undo could be considered merciful. So, shooting someone on fire could actually be effective.

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      10 months ago

      I never said they shot at him, just drew on him per the article

      I’ll admit I did not consider a mercy killing

      Reading is fundamental as you said