Goingfishin and fishpoleease, Interesting background and insight. Thanks and well said in both cases.

Interesting that you use the word "victim."

In this case, it seems appropriate. Having this happen just out of view of the video camera was probably the luckiest break Birk will ever have, next to not having many witnesses.

What was his reasoning for the stop/contact in the first place? Is it illegal to carve in public in Washington?