AP Picks Up On Student/Taser Story

[Hissyspit]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070918/ap_on_re_us/student_arrested_kerry

Student arrested, Tasered at Kerry event
By TRAVIS REED, Associated Press Writer
10 minutes ago

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A university student with a history of taping his own practical jokes was Tasered by campus police and arrested after loudly and repeatedly trying to ask U.S. Sen. John Kerry questions during a campus forum.

Andrew Meyer, 21, spent a night in jail before his release from jail Tuesday morning on his own recognizance. He had no comment when he left. His attorney, Robert Griscti, did not return messages seeking comment.

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University President J. Bernard Machen issued a statement Tuesday saying he requested the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate the arrest. Officials said it would determine whether the officers used an appropriate level of force.

Machen called the situation "regretful" in an afternoon news conference and said two officers involved in the incident were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the probe. "We're absolutely committed to having a safe environment for our faculty and our students so that a free exchange of ideas can occur," Machen said.

Kerry said Tuesday he regretted that a healthy discussion was interrupted and that he never had a dialogue end that way in 37 years of public appearances. He also said he hoped neither the student nor police were injured. "Whatever happened, the police had a reason, had made their decision that there was something they needed to do. Then it's a law enforcement issue, not mine," he told The Associated Press in Washington.

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[Virginia Dare]

1. with a history of taping his own practical jokes

:wtf:

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. Yes I saw that too

Why is that relevant?

[MalloyLiberal]

3. They always want to make Democrats look bad

And this guy no doubt is a Democrat, who is frustrated that Democrats aren't doing anything to end the war.

[Jack Bone]

4. Things are getting bizzare...

Last week there was a story about a Reverend being beaten while trying to talk w/ Sen. Domenici.
This week some guy gets jacked-up for asking Sen. Kerry a question.
it almost looks as if we're not supposed to question our elected officials face to face.