Reply #10: That's a thankless job [View All]

[skygazer]

Being a cop. I wouldn't want it. Split second decisions to make, damned if you do, damned if you don't and your life on the line much of the time.

People always say, "why didn't they shoot him in the leg?" If you've ever target practiced, you will know how difficult it can be to shoot a moving target in such a small area of the body. And when a person is moving, their legs are moving fast. Besides, a shot in the leg will not always bring a person down and if they're armed with a gun, it doesn't stop them from shooting.

I tend to give cops the benefit of the doubt on these cases although I do feel every shooting should be thoroughly investigated.