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Outrage over killing of Ryan Gainer, shot three times on Saturday, as sheriff denounced for defending deputies’ use of lethal force

Archived version: https://archive.ph/50wkz

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[-] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

No, I would not do the same thing if I were an officer. I just feel like this needs to be said. Not everyone is seeking to preserve their own life at the expense of others.

I'm sick of cops acting like they are supposed to do this. It's in direct opposition to the reason we pay them hazard pay.

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