Originally posted on 06/11/2015:

I've watched that video over and over again... not one time was I "startled" when that cop reached for his gun and drew it. Take a good look at all that commotion that was coming from all different angles towards him. Clearly he had to do it. Regardless of age. Too many opinions on this story. Fact is fact... you're getting screamed at from all different angles... and then people were coming closer and closer. I'm sorry... I'm all for the officer. You must protect that ground and area.

I also want to say... could everything been avoided? Yes. Did the officer have to escalate it in some areas? No. But, in regards to that situation... I see nothing wrong with drawing your weapon. He wasn't even technically standing up while he was being RUSHED. He had to draw it.