So cute ...

Scientific American, which was a real scientific periodical (decades ago), brings humor to the Taser torture arena:

TASER Seeks to Zap Safety Concerns --TASER International develops new technology, touts safety in wake of Canadian deaths possibly linked to police use by Larry Greenemeier

The article gives considerable space to the 'medical' opinion of a Taser trainer who, in addition to assuring us that the Taser's effects are temporary and mostly any damage will depend on where and how hard the victim falls, has apparently not followed the news concerning repeated Tasering of victims who are already on the ground writhing in pain.

As far as I know no one claims being Tasered isn't painful, yet the article reports:

"The TASER is the only weapon the police have that doesn't rely on pain compliance," Ashley says.

Evidently, 'pain compliance' and torturing with a Taser to inflict pain are two different things?

Does this mean what I think it means?

Another new weapon under development is the Shockwave, which Tuttle refers to as "an area-denial system" that simultaneously fires six TASER cartridges up to 25 feet. Scheduled for availability late next year, the Shockwave is designed to be used by military and Homeland Security personnel at airports, checkpoints and other open spaces.

Sounds like if someone runs away at an airport they will just Taser everyone. Hope I'm reading this wrong.