On the other hand, there have been people who have used this as an excuse to inflict horrible abuse. I'd say that if the father truly BELIEVED that the child had a demon, there ARE priests and ministers who perform exorcisms. (I do recall a somewhat recent news story about a child dying during an exorcism, though.) One can only hope that the demon did not end up inside the police officer . . . . cleft_asunder 07-07-2008, 07:38 PM Well, yes . . . but perhaps the man had a demon inside HIM. However you parse it, what an evil situation. On the other hand, there have been people who have used this as an excuse to inflict horrible abuse. I'd say that if the father truly BELIEVED that the child had a demon, there ARE priests and ministers who perform exorcisms. (I do recall a somewhat recent news story about a child dying during an exorcism, though.) One can only hope that the demon did not end up inside the police officer . . . . Mmmm... yes. noobcybot 07-07-2008, 07:50 PM I think the cop was totally correct under the circumstances reported. What the hell would do faced with a situation like that? Can you imagine what is running through the poor dudes mind? It one thing to criticise police brutality and even that they nearly all carry guns now. But there has to be some kind of policing, not the kind the stops and searches for