An agent of the state killed an innocent man while responding to a prank call in Wichita. Andrew Finch opened his door & in 10 seconds he'd been shot dead by a sniper. No one rendered medical aid for 30 minutes.
The city can't be sued.
My latest @reason: reason.com/2021/10/07/and…
The city can't be sued.
My latest @reason: reason.com/2021/10/07/and…
The Wichita police sergeant who organized the response violated department policy & failed to issue any warnings prior to the fatal shot.
He got qualified immunity.
reason.com/2021/10/07/and…
He got qualified immunity.
reason.com/2021/10/07/and…
The most disturbing part of the court's decision: The city can't be sued bc there is no pattern of "jury verdicts" against the Wichita Police Dept.
In other words, because the gov't fights to shield themselves from accountability, you're out of luck.
reason.com/2021/10/07/and…
In other words, because the gov't fights to shield themselves from accountability, you're out of luck.
reason.com/2021/10/07/and…
Imagine a family member dies on a rollercoaster.
Now imagine you're told you can't sue the amusement park for negligence, because reasons.
That's exactly the sort of preferential treatment we give the government, which has the monopoly on force. reason.com/2021/10/07/and…
Now imagine you're told you can't sue the amusement park for negligence, because reasons.
That's exactly the sort of preferential treatment we give the government, which has the monopoly on force. reason.com/2021/10/07/and…
We give government actors—the people with the most power—a level of legal protection we wouldn't even dream giving the average citizen. That should frighten just about everyone. reason.com/2021/10/07/and…
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