The Don't Tase Me, Bro college student explains his motive behind event that led to national debate
Matt Lauer does a good job of interviewing the Don't Tase Me, Bro dude, Andrew Meyer from the University of Florida. There's the story, video, and email question and answer exchange found at MSNBC's Today Show site.
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From St. Petersburg Times:
'Don't taze me, bro' becomes an instant fashion statement
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This Week’s Top Scrooge - September 21, 2007
By ALEXANDER
TheScroogeReport.com
The definition of Taser as found in Wikipedia:
The name Taser is an acronym for "Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle". Arizona inventor Jack Cover designed it in 1969; naming it for the science fiction teenage inventor and adventurer character Tom Swift.
Modern taser-type weapons fire small dart-like electrodes with attached metal wires that connect to the gun, propelled by small gas charges similar to some air rifle propellants. The maximum range is up to 10 meters (30 feet). Earlier models of Taser needed the dart-like electrodes to embed in the skin and superficial muscle tissues layers; newer versions of the projectiles use a shaped pulse/arc of electricity which disrupt nerve and muscle function without needing the metal prongs on the projectile to penetrate the skin. Early models had difficulty in penetrating thick clothing, but the 'pulse' models are designed to bring down a subject wearing up to a Level III body armor vest.
Tasers are currently in use by a number of police forces worldwide to try to reduce firearms-related deaths.
From St. Petersburg Times:
'Don't taze me, bro' becomes an instant fashion statement
It was inevitable, right? But you can't help but be impressed by the speed with which 'Don't taze me, bro' merchandise became available. It's been just a couple of days since University of Florida journalism student Andrew Meyer was Tasered and hauled off by campus police during an appearance by Sen. John Kerry on the Gainesville campus - the drama recorded on a videocamera and promptly posted on YouTube. But cafepress.com already has everything from T-shirts and throw pillows to boxers and even aprons with the now-famous 'Don't taze me, bro' printed on the front. There's even an organic cotton T.
Click on 'Don't taze me, bro' to get yours!
