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From the hubbub around the 'net on this now high-profile arrest of an obnoxious drunk at Qualcom Stadium during San Diego's loss to the Jets last weekend, you'd think police had chased this idiot down and beat him with clubs a la Rodney King. No; what happened is not police brutality; but an ordinary arrest of a misbehaving asshole.

The guy was arrested for being an asshole. You can be an asshole to a whole section of wimply San Diego fans, but you can't be an asshole to cops.

When the cops showed up, the only recourse this asshole (or any citizen approached by police) has is to do exactly what they say. If there's a problem with what they are doing, you can always get a lawyer and fight them in civil court later.

Never make the mistake of confrontational behavior (or assholism) towards a police officer. Trust me on this.

That said, this comment lifted from NBC's comment section has me rolling in laughter...

What a disgusting exhibition of police state thuggery: six tax-engorged goons hauling off an enthusiastic football fan from the "wrong" team. Hey, if you can't get a job microwaving burritos and pumping gas at the local 7-Eleven, you can always become a cop, right? Just show them your GED and your Dunkin Donuts Frequent Fatso card and you're good to go. -- qball

Heh. Funny, dat. But remember not to say anything like that when you're asked to do something politely by sworn officers, m'kay? Or the next burrito you might be served will be one from your newfound cellmate.

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Disclaimer: I am NOT a Jets fan. But I do hope they shellac Miss Peyton Manning and the boob squad in Indianapolis this weekend.

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