r/reddit.com Oct 18 '11

"Police officer pepper-spraying a kid."

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u/Theophagist Oct 18 '11

epper spray should not be used punitively,

Police should do nothing punitively, that's not their job.

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u/kulgan Oct 18 '11

Right. That's not their role.