Police Have Killed 400 With Tasers Since 2001

Those “non-lethal” devices that Rudy Giuliani and other evildoers made millions promoting.

They are marketed as non-lethal weapons that allow police to capture suspects or criminals without causing any permanent harm.

Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and businessman Bernard Kerik made millions selling the idea to police departments across the country.

But Tasers have killed more than 400 people since 2001, according to a new study commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.

Police departments across Canada began banning use of Tasers by their officers after the report found that Tasers deliver more power than the manufacturer says is possible.

Read the rest. (Thanks to Ralph Raico)

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11:22 am on December 14, 2008