Who knows what really happened? But it's a dumb move to make a sudden movement on a cop. Especially a hick cop in a hick state. But as much as anyone hates the idea of "big brother," this is why cops need cameras in their cars and on their guns.

The technology is there. If this country has the money to get involved in wars all over the world, then we have the money to police ourselves properly. That's why, in the absence of any surveillance footage, I'll reserve judgement for the time being.