As no reasonable police officer would execute a paramilitary operation over copyright infringement, no reasonable person can be expected to believe that the armed thugs busting down his door are police, no matter their claims.
The charges were filed weeks before the raid. Surely he was given numerous opportunities to turn himself in. Also, this was only one of many charges he couldn’ve been brought in for. Kim Schmitz is no boy scout. I don’t underatand why so many people (which includes HN members) idolize him.
I can't say I know what New Zealand's procedure for this actually is, but in the US, one of two things would occur in a white-collar case like this: The suspect would either surrender with his attorney at a prearranged time and place, or he would be arrested by a couple of officers who peacefully knock on his door.
Anything else would be seen as grossly excessive force, the fallout of which could easily involve ruined careers and political repercussions.
And I don't know who you're talking about that "idolizes" him. I don't. I actually have no particular opinion about him one way or another, only about the manner in which the case has been handled.
You're the one who seems to be taking things very personally.
