Two topics I see (Score 1)

From what I'm gathering, I see a debate on these non-lethal weapons (like the HERF gun) in the hands of law enforcement, and a debate on whether it's okay for civilians to be using these guns. On the first topic, I feel that it's a good alternative for police if they can be using these non-lethal weapons. Putting yourself in their shoes, do you really want to arm up in riot gear and be attacked by a large mass of people? I personally wouldn't want to, so I'd totally be fine with them using these things, if they are using them to keep me safe. Bear in mind, I said keeping me safe and not abusing power. That's a whole other can of worms; if a cop uses it to pull my car over when I'm already pulling it over, then yea it could become ridiculous (too literal example I know, I feel it helps drive my point). Besides, if these weapons become an issue that's why we have a judicial system. Under certain safe guards I feel it definitely has good potential. As for whether civilians can be using, eh I'm gonna probably say no. I would hate to have to reload all my files on my computer thanks to some idiot, and I sure wouldn't want some smarty-pants kid to kill my car while going home from my commute. I agree with Improv on this one, I'd hate for my grandpa's pacemaker to go because of some seemingly innocent mischief. It scares me that people can make these things in their own home.