2007-07-05 08:47:12 · 15 answers · asked by Gabby Hayes 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
I am a retired police officer, and there is no doubt that the Glasgow officer acted humanely and correctly. When faced with situations like that you haven't the time to think is this right or wrong, you follow your instinct. I would say he deserves an humanitarian pat on the back. On the other hand he has saved the terrorist for a lifetime of pain and disfigurement. Just rewards.
2007-07-05 09:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
He along with the airport worker who tackled the terrorist to the ground to help the extinuish the flames done so as a natural reaction, dont think anyone could stand and let anyone burn in front of them, this all happened so quickly and without warning they would have had no time to think about it. I dont know why you would think that they should be punished if he had have burned to death he would not have to face the consequences and as a suicide mission he would have suceeced and hailed a hero by his supporters.
Theyre bravery on that day should be awarded reward the good deeds people do and punish those for the bad.
Cant actually beleive that this act of humanity was questioned
2007-07-05 09:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by RENE 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's like instinct to save people's lives when you're in a job like that. Frankly, it's probably better that he did save his life, as he may talk, and say who else was in on all the plots.
Basically, i know enough officers who have been disciplined for acting on instict, but when they were off duty, even if they actually stopped something happening. We should not give him an award though. as he himself said, it's only part of his job.
2007-07-05 09:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by Kit Fang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Award
2007-07-05 08:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by Allan P 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
He should be given an award for 2 reasons.
1.) He stopped the crime from happening.
2.) He kept the suspect alive so that the suspect could face British Justice.
Perhaps you should bear in mind that the suspect wanted to die.
2007-07-05 10:36:11 · answer #5 · answered by Citizen Justin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok let the policeman be judge and jury and decide who lives and dies, is that what you want?
Supposing the alleged terrorist had died, or been permitted to die, what information could we get from him and how could we try and punish him? You cannot interrogate a corpse and get infomation from him, and you can't take him to court and make him pay.
I would give the policeman a medal - supposing the terrorist had an explosive device, they would both have been dead.
2007-07-05 09:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by undercover elephant 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Given an award but he will probably be disciplined for assaulting the bomber
2007-07-05 08:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by Scouse 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
He should be given an award in my opinion. He rose above the hysteria and acted lawfully. The suspect can now stand trial and be delivered to justice by due process.
2007-07-05 08:55:51 · answer #8 · answered by quierounvaquero 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
An award. If he let him die, he is no better than those cowardly bombers.
He put himself in the line of danger. Yes, some would say that is his job, but who could say, hand on heart that they would do the same.
God Bless all our emergency services.
2007-07-05 08:58:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Rewarded, it's no good making a martyr out of the terrorist.
Also, that baggage handler who punched the terrorist should be recognized.
2007-07-05 08:55:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋