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Originally Posted by JayTeeMe
They didn't really look like they resisted to me. Getting arrested was the point, yes. If the government is arresting people for ridiculous things like this, i think it's a good civic service to show us what that looks like and how ridiculous things have gotten.
The one who was slammed most violently was actively resisting. The beginning of the encounter with the man I assume was Kokesh was not shown, however, he was told repeatedly "place your hands behind your back, this is your last warning, you're under arrest" etc. I believe he was actually told 3x "this is your last warning".
While the move may appear excessive at first glance, it basically comes under the "Special Factors" training of use of force. You have an older, smaller man arresting a larger, younger man, who is of a military background. Whether the cop knew about that background during the arrest I am unaware. The gentleman being arrested appears quite strong and was warned numerous times to comply peacefully.
His intent was arrest, why he didn't immediately comply is beyond me. Civil disobedience is fine, if you want to go to jail to prove a law is unjust, be my guest. In some cases I support your cause. Quite often I flat refuse those I encounter who are attempting to be arrested. However, if you're trying to get yourself arrested, and you succeed, go peacefully. You stand a much greater chance of beating the rap for the unjust law you may have broken (or not) than the Obstruction/Hindering LE case you just caught, which you're unquestionably guilty of.