Poll: Did Philadelphia police use unreasonable force by using a Taser on a 17-year-old fan who ran onto the field at the Phillies-Cardinals game Monday night?

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A police officer used a Taser gun to subdue a 17-year-old fan who ran onto the field during the Phillies-Cardinals game Monday night in Philadelphia. Take a look:

Some fans and players seemed amused and Philadelphia police Commissioner Charles Ramsey has said that the officer acted appropriately, but what do you think?

Was this an excessive use of force?

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