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Proposed rules for police encounters
Palmer Holden
Jul. 2, 2020 4:06 pm
I propose when a policeman finds cause to arrest someone we have a set of rules. The policeman will speak kindly to de-escalate and will not be allowed to use a Taser, pistol, or baton. He may not use performance enhancing drugs. The arrestee will be allowed to spit, swear and have a rock in one hand. If the policeman applies a chokehold they will break and restart from a neutral position. The audience may cheer for the arrestee and boo the policeman.
Palmer Holden
Iowa City
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