See..... this is where I diverge a little bit.

It's a tragedy just the same that another citizen got shot and killed by the police, but........... (and I hate to have to insert that "but" in there)

.... what was Gordon doing behind the wheel of a car anyway?

If he was truly schizophrenic, he was certainly endangering the lives of other people by driving 101 and 110 mph as stopped by police on two different occasions.

The first officer was truly decent and friendly.

The second one was doing his job....... but damned if Gordon didn't become increasingly more uncooperative.

"Walk this way sir." And damned if Gordon tried to walk the other way (to the middle of the freeway).

"Sit here sir." "Don't get out of the car, sir." "Get back in the car, sir."

Geeeez..... how many fucking warnings did the officer give Gordon to be cooperative?

Then scuffles ensue. Couldn't see clearly with the camera angle....... but Gordon basically decided to up and fight with the officer.




I'm sorry..... but death was pretty much a probability at that point.

It's the distinction we must be able to make between just plain police brutality and murder......... and instances where the suspect just doesn't know enough to follow orders and preserve his own life.