Excellent article. I have long fought against the taser in my community. In most cases anymore it seems the officers using these are using less and less discretion about doing so. If you wouldnt use a baton then I dont think you should use the taser. I personally feel the taser is useless in law enforcement. If physical force wont subdue the suspect,then use the baton and if it escalates beyond that your probably in a situation where using your gun is going to be necessary. Tasers are just a tool for bullying,PERIOD.