I think I found another topic where the far Left and far Right meet. Unfortunately my comments wasn't acceptable, so here we go again. MinnPost Homeland Militarization
The commenters there seem to be nearly unanimously against letting our police department arm themselves with the cool toys and practice using them. They seem to fear that the Police are going to declare martial law at any minute.
I actually know a guy who puts plastic over his windows in fear of someone listening in. And that is what their comments remind me of. The irony of course is that these are the same folks who want all of our citizens to register their more powerful weapons or sell them off. Of course, those most likely to have the most exciting weapons are people who fear a government take over. Just like these Liberals seem to.
The Hill: Obama Orders Review
NYT War Gear
While we are at it, what do you think of the Ferguson situation? Personally, I am curious to hear what Michael's toxicology report shows.
CNN Ferguson: What is Next
AT: Beatification of Michael Brown
NBC: Brown Robbery Video
TP: Brown Video
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I am sure those that want to find the police officer guilty before he is charged, block roads, break property and loot stores do not feel free to do so. I think that is considered preserving and protecting the rights of law abiding citezens.
Sorry, I'll err on the side of keeping police officers safe and coming home to their family everytime.
I am thinking what went on in Ferguson was Uncivil Disobedience.
WP How Should Police Respond to Protests
The actual level of violence in Ferguson was rather low. There the one night of looting early on, and then it was extremely sporadic after that.
Most of the problems were caused by the police, who were way over the line in trying to break up peaceful protesters. Their overzealous response invited confrontation instead of diffusing it.
Chicken or egg...
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