John Kerry was speaking at the University of Florida and was answering student questions. A 21-year old student got to the microphone and started on a short speech of his own leading up to his multiple questions. Apparently, the university police thought that he was going a little too far and they attempted to remove him from the room. He struggled and kept asking what it was he had done and why they were arresting him. After a little bit they had him on the floor and contained yet they still tasered him even though he kept saying “Don’t taser me, bro”.

Now, the guy was obviously a little heated with his questioning and not the most respectful, but I’m sure it’s not the first time a politician has been confronted and asked some difficult questions. What I can’t believe is how the police handled the situation. The kid was loud and obnoxious, but they already had him on the floor and they still tasered him.

As far as I’m concerned, that’s not just a little excessive. I’m not sure if it was just the university police or actual officers there because of John Kerry being present, but it seems like it’s university police who finally saw some action and took advantage of it. I don’t see any reason for the force they used, especially since John Kerry kept saying that he was going to answer the question.

I’d personally like to see the student sue. I’m usually not a fan of litigation, but the taser was over doing it. If there was reason to remove the student that’s one thing, even though it didn’t look like he was posing a threat or endangering anyone, but he was definitely manageable by the three officers present.