"Dave S" wrote in message nk.net...
Aviv Hod wrote:
Summary: US and Colombian agents shoot down a smuggling suspect:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=063_1182300981

This is shocking to me on so many levels - extrajudicial execution on tape with Americans involved. Drug smuggling
is a problem and all, but this isn't like a police car chase where there is clear danger to bystanders. Couldn't the
authorities avoid deadly force?!? From the tape it seems like the authorities were very concerned about the
proximity of the border but even if they would have had to let the plane get away, that is no excuse for their
trigger finger to do the police work!

Does anyone have any more context on this incident? Anyone know how common this is? There was a family of
missionaries that was shot down a few years back in a similar anti-drug operation. Makes me sick.

-Aviv

So what do you propose?

Copy his tail number down and terminate the chase? How would you STOP this aircraft if the pilot doesnt want to
cooperate?

Tell us the answer.

Why bother. Illegal drugs just provide a way for the bad guys to get more money...