Bombing in Boston

[darththeo]

Originally Posted by vincent_richter

First off, "Public Safety" exception to Miranda. It's been around just as long, and certainly applies to people WILLING TO BLOW THE SHIT OUT OF FELLOW CITIZENS.

Second, Tsarnaev isn't alive for a lack of trying to die; he just ran out of ammo.

Third, I can't be the only one to think this is Chechnya coming back to bite us square on the ass.

There is a public safety exception, but the police are required to capture someone alive if possible, not kill them. They aren't judge, jury or an executioner ... their job is to make arrests and stop known/suspected criminals (which lethal force is a last resort).