Shoot the Bastards

I was watching Worlds Wildest Police videos a few days back and I saw this wonderful little video of a police woman getting the shit beat out of her by some big 'ol black guy. (Note, I am not racist. I have an aunt who is black, and my late stepfather, too, was black, I loved them dearly and wish I'd had more time to spend with my stepdad before he died..) So, what do the passers by do? NOTHING! This woman was nearly killed, and this guy then took off. I don't think he was caught.
Now I know you're wondering what my title is all about. Well, here's the deal: People are scared to shoot the big bad criminal, white, black, indian, hispanic, native american, any of 'em. It scares the crap out of people when they think that they may kill someone. Well, newsflash, you're watching a peace officer get her brains bashed out...and you're worried someone's gonna die!? Yo, dipshit! It's him or her and you're the deciding factor!
Okay, I don't advocate shooting someone for minor crimes...although showing off your gun while they're commiting the crime is usually a deciding factor in if they stop, but seriously here folks, if they're gonna kill someone...just shoot the bastards.