Another day, another death in the drug war
From The Agitator:
It looks as if this guy was indeed pretty substantially into the meth trade. But two passages from the article stand out. First:
Asked how the officers gained entry to the house, and if officers’ clothing identified them as law enforcement, DEA spokesman Jeffrey Eig said, “We’re not going to be able to comment on that issue right now.”
Which is a pretty good indication this was a no-knock raid. Which means the man’s “failure to comply with orders” could have been because he was a rat bastard hellbent on murdering drug cops, or could have been because he thought his home was being invaded.
And then there is this:
There were other people in the home, including children, but no one else was hurt, said Skagit County sheriff’s Chief Criminal Deputy Will Reichardt.
Can we all agree that it’s a bad idea to apprehend a suspected violent drug dealer with overwhelming weaponry while there are children in the home?
Just another example of over-reaction, no-knock raids, parimillitary action, and abuse of power in the war on drugs. Another good reason why drugs should be legalized and regulated.