Damn, sorry I missed this.
It's hard, in retrospect, to answer all of the above four questions with simple negative or positive responses.
1. Do you think TASERs are too dangerous to be used?
I would be inclined to answer, "no". That answer, however, would be misleading as it would, by default, include elements excluded from the question but implied in my answer. For instance; do I think TASERs are too dangerous to be used by trained law enforcement officers? No. However; do I think TASERs are too dangerous to be used by infants? Yes, emphatically!
2. Do you think TASERs are more effective than a gun?
Are TASERs more effective then guns? Yes, but only for the purposes for which they were designed. Do I think a TASER would be more effective at incapacitating a subject? No, a bullet in the brain is a much more permanent solution however, if that subject needs to be detained without long term harm implied...
3. Do you think TASERs should be available for public use?
Thankfully this one is easier, it expresses a more complete thought and can be answered without mitigating influences. Even then it seems difficult to me to answer this question without explaining my answer. Do I think TASERs should be available for public use? If, in the majority of the world, fire-arms can be obtained with a minimum of difficulty I see no reason that something like a TASER which is less lethal should be restricted additionally.
4. Should TASERs continue to be used in law enforcement?
Yes, if that law enforcment agency has determined their use effective.
Too little too late, I know. Sorry Jan, but I simply couldn't resist responding.
