Colbert: Tased grandma should thank cop for ‘pre-fibrillating’ her

Colbert: Tased grandma should thank cop for ‘pre-fibrillating’ her

David Edwards and Stephen Webster
Raw Story
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Stephen Colbert, reporting on the mostly “non-lethal” Taser weapon, noted on Monday night its recent and unfortunate use against a 72-year-old woman near Austin.

Taking the side of the local department in standing behind the deputy, the Comedy Central host joked that the woman should thank the officer for “pre-fibrillating” her.

While on the topic, however, Colbert could not resist firing his own shocking bolt at Fox News editorialist Glenn Beck.

Highlighting on Monday night what he called the “real” first use of the Taser — shocking local newsmen on camera — he joked that the weapon had led to the creation of a new Emmy category: “Best Involuntary Spasms.”

The screen cut to short clips of Beck frantically emoting.

“Sorry, Glenn Beck, but,” began Colbert to a roar of laughter, “you have to be tased first.”


Later in his routine, during a segment called “Current Events,” Colbert discussed the very serious issue of 72-year-old Kathryn Winkfein, who was tased by Deputy Chris Bieze just outside of Austin, Texas.

The video, which Colbert did not show in full, is difficult to watch. While the woman was resisting the officer after refusing to sign a traffic ticket, he apparently decided to tase her after she said, “I dare you,” seemingly in disbelief that a large, male officer would shock an elderly woman.

Earlier this month, Austin police said that Deputy Bieze had acted rightfully in using his weapon.

“An ambulance was called to evaluate Winkfein, and she was not found to have any irregularities, according to court documents,” The Austin American-Statesman noted. “She was taken to jail and charged with a Class A misdemeanor of resisting arrest and detention, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000.”

The paper added: “Taser International recommends not using the weapon on people who are physically infirm or elderly.”

“That cop just pre-fibrillated her for the heart attack she may have in the future, say, from being zapped by 50,000 volts,” joked Colbert before his conscience tased him into a commercial break.

According to Amnesty International, Tasers killed 334 people as of December, 2008.

“Tasers are not the ‘non-lethal’ weapons they are portrayed to be,” said Angela Wright, an Amnesty International researcher, in an advisory. “They can kill and should only be used as a last resort.”

This video is from Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report, broadcast July 27, 2009.

Views: 85

Comment

You need to be a member of 12160 Social Network to add comments!

Join 12160 Social Network

"Destroying the New World Order"

TOP CONTENT THIS WEEK

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE SITE!

mobile page

12160.info/m

12160 Administrators

 

Latest Activity

Less Prone favorited tjdavis's video
7 hours ago
Less Prone posted a photo

Social Engineering 101

That's how it goes.
7 hours ago
Doc Vega posted a blog post

A Prelude to WW III ? It Seems There We Are Trailblazing Idiocy into More Blood and Destruction!

They're rolling out the 25th Amendment trying to stop Joe Biden from insanely thrusting the US in a…See More
12 hours ago
Less Prone posted a video

Chris Langan - The Interview THEY Didn't Want You To See - CTMU [Full Version; Timestamps]

DW Description: Chris Langan is known to have the highest IQ in the world, somewhere between 195 and 210. To give you an idea of what this means, the average...
yesterday
Doc Vega posted a blog post

RFK Jr. Appoinment Rocks the World of the Federal Health Agncies and The Big Pharma Profits!

The Appointment by Trump as Secretary of HHS has sent shockwaves through the federal government…See More
Tuesday
tjdavis posted a video

Somewhere in California.

Tom Waites and Iggy Pop meet in a midnight diner in Jim Jarmusch's 2003 film Coffee and Cigarettes.
Tuesday
cheeki kea commented on cheeki kea's photo
Thumbnail

1 possible 1

"It's possible, but less likely. said the cat."
Monday
cheeki kea posted a photo
Monday
tjdavis posted a blog post
Monday
Tori Kovach commented on cheeki kea's photo
Thumbnail

You are wrong, all of you.

"BECAUSE TARIFFS WILL PUT MONEY IN YOUR POCKETS!"
Monday
Tori Kovach posted photos
Monday
Doc Vega posted a blog post

Whatever Happened?

Whatever Happened?  The unsung heroes will go about their dayRegardless of the welcome they've…See More
Sunday
Doc Vega commented on Doc Vega's blog post A Requiem for the Mass Corruption of the Federal Government
"cheeki kea Nice work! Thank you! "
Sunday
cheeki kea commented on Doc Vega's blog post A Requiem for the Mass Corruption of the Federal Government
"Chin up folks, once the low hanging fruit gets picked off a clearer view will reveal the higher…"
Sunday
Doc Vega's 4 blog posts were featured
Saturday
tjdavis's blog post was featured
Saturday
cheeki kea commented on cheeki kea's blog post Replicon Started in Tokyo October 08, 2024
"Your right LP it's insane for sure and hopefully improbable, keeping an open mind. Checking…"
Saturday
rlionhearted_3 commented on tjdavis's blog post Bill Gates Deleted Documentary
Saturday
rlionhearted_3 commented on tjdavis's blog post Bill Gates Deleted Documentary
"The white dude in the center is Bill Gates!!! "
Saturday
Less Prone favorited tjdavis's blog post Bill Gates Deleted Documentary
Nov 15

© 2024   Created by truth.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

content and site copyright 12160.info 2007-2019 - all rights reserved. unless otherwise noted