The shooting of Robert Dotson, 52, in the northwestern New Mexico city of Farmington prompted a civil lawsuit by his family members, though public prosecutors found there was no basis to pursue criminal charges against officers after a review of events. The suit alleged that the family was deprived of its civil rights and officers acted unreasonably.
Hearing a knock at the door late on April 5, 2023, Dotson put on a robe, went downstairs and grabbed a handgun before answering. Police outside shined a flashlight as Dotson appeared and raised the firearm before three police officers opened fire, killing him. Dotson did not shoot.
“Ultimately, given the significant threat Dotson posed when he pointed his firearm at officers … the immediacy of that threat, the proximity between Dotson and the defendant officers, and considering that the events unfolded in only a few seconds, the court finds that the defendant officers reasonably applied deadly force,” U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Garcia said in a written court opinion.
Yeah the right to bear arms here is more like the right for cops to shoot you for their own mistake. Similar to how “right to work” is more like right for employers to fire you whenever and however.
“At will” is the employment one regarding being able to be terminated without cause (as long as it’s not for a protected reason). “Right to work” is the one about not being required to join a union. But still, your point is valid.
Thanks for the clarification, I thankfully have to worry about neither as a Canadian.
right to work means you can’t be forced to join a union. at-will employment is the right for employers to fire you whenever and however. fyi.
Gotta love 'Murica giving employers two ways to fuck their workers.