http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVW5_PJHzR4
In this video, two cops are holding down a suspect that claims he can't breathe. Not caring one bit, one cop begins to repeatedly punch this fella in the head after he is already subdued. There are two subsequent videos which show the suspect's bloody face. What a way to demonstrate state power. Next time I go to LA, if I do, I'll be taking a cyanide capsule with me in case I get pulled over.
The thing is what is the "criminal" about? Have they had passed issues with ole boy? Was there something to it before the tape could catch it? I don't doubt one bit cops go overboard,but criminals do too so where's the fine line?
To me, no matter what a crazy crackhead does, once the cops have him subdued and controlled, they need not keep punching and kicking the fella. Cops enforce the law, they do not dish out justice (at least they aren't supposed to).