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minus-squareember@lemmy.calinkfedilinkarrow-up1arrow-down6·edit-28 months agoWhy not use tranquilizers? Field biologists use them to check up on wild animals, why can’t they use them on “criminals”?
minus-squarePRUSSIA_x86@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up10·8 months agoTranquilizers aren’t instant like they show on TV, most take 20-30 minutes to kick in.
Less lethal than a gun shot
Why not use tranquilizers? Field biologists use them to check up on wild animals, why can’t they use them on “criminals”?
Tranquilizers aren’t instant like they show on TV, most take 20-30 minutes to kick in.