Well DanS, I seriously doubt that any LE officer would jeopardize his/her job over a duck.

Most people think that cops use excessive force, well I have news for you, we use force because we have to. We are not firefighters that come and save the day, we are the people that make the wrong things right and most of the people doing wrong are willing to hurt use so they don't get caught. It is a matter of survival.

Sure it was just a duck, but what transpired to cause a situation where force was required, I’ll tell you, a non-compliant violator. Someone who didn’t want to do what the legislators that you elected say is right. If you don’t like the laws that are in place, don’t blame the cops, look at your government body and write them. We don’t write them, we enforce them.

My guess, and it is a complete guess, is that the person resisted giving up the critter, she may have gotten blocked of shoved, or what ever. I don't second guess my brothers and sisters, I support them. If they felt that "use of force" was necessary, than it probably was.

I looked at your profile and it says your occupation is sales. When was the last time you had a client get in your face and threaten your well being for the simple fact of your career? Apples and oranges. I will go home safe, no matter whose toes I step on.

You folks are lucky; I will give you an honest opinion as I see it. If you don’t like it then don’t read it.

I call it like I see it and I see that there is a few people who are not true "sportsmen" on this site. The ones who do the right thing only when being watched.