Okay, sorry to start two somber threads in such rapid succession, but I found this Supreme Court case fascinating (it hasn't yet been decided):

http://docket.medill.northwestern.ed...ves/004069.php

It raises some very controversial issues, and I thought it might create some interesting discussion regarding excessive force, civil rights, the Fourth Amendment, and, of course, cars

I'll express my opinions after I see what everyone else thinks (I have to write a three page report on the case, which I can post later if anyone's interested), but in short, I'm in favor of the officer.