11-23-2011, 05:11 PM
(11-23-2011, 07:40 AM)Stabsinthe Wrote: I'll just leave this here.Not to mention death is a very real possibility, mainly for people with asthma or certain drugs in their systems. (Sorry if that was in the article you linked. Admittedly I skimmed it but I didn't notice if that was mentioned or not.)
Studies of the effects of capsaicin on human physiology, anecdotal experience with field use of pepper spray, and controlled exposure of correctional officers in training have shown adverse effects on the lungs, larynx, middle airway, protective reflexes, and skin. Behavioral and mental health effects also may occur if pepper spray is used abusively.
but this is apparently the 'humane' way to deal with protestors.