Taser Abuse by Law Enforcement?

You may have heard about the Phillies fan that was tasered after he jumped onto the field.

What did they do to stop him? They used a taser. Now really, was that necessary? Law enforcement that I have spoke to consider the taser the next to last step to subdue someone---the final step is a bullet.

I'd prefer a taser rather than a bullet any day---and I was initally a proponent of tasers. But it's becoming increasingly clear that its use will be and already is being abused. All they had to do was tackle the guy and drag him off the field. There is also some evidence that suggests that taser use on certain individuals can result in death---law enforcement would be mindful to make sure they use a taser as a last resort--some seem very anxious to use the taser instead of using other tactics.