You have to assume those were some pretty violent incidents.
Well I don't know about Canada, but I think a lot of the transit personnel (bus/train/anything) in the Netherlands would appreciate something a bit more effective than a self-defence course. They've made the news repeatedly over the last few years, although I admit don't really know their current state of affairs. I've always wondered why the subways attract so many violent people.
Whether or not taser use is appropriate, police presence is a good thing. They should do that over here too. There's a lot of private railway security, but no police.
Meanie. Tasers jokes are fun.
