Man violently removed from United Airlines plane. ~Update~ United may have broken the law.

[Azuren]

Soundwave said:

Azuren said:

The cops aren't at fault. They were called in to deal with something flight related, which has serious implications. If you resist, you can expect force in return. 

This is false. Police/security don't have carte blanche to do as they please just because of resistance. You damn well are right there's going to be a full investigation if you smash some 69-year-old's face in and you are going to have to answer for how you handled the situation. 

Cops ARE allowed to detain you, and resistance will only result in your own personal injury. Excessive use of force is illegal, yes, but this wasn't excessive use of force. This was a guy freaking the fuck out and getting himself hurt.