I thought this article in the WSJ was interesting. I think that maybe some of this is resposible for the taughtening relationships between the public and LE. I want Mayberry back. Rise of the Warrior Cop - WSJ.com
Crime and violence are not newly invented activities.
what do you expect them to do?
Protect our liberties instead of threaten them.
I see that as a problem with politicians and police leadership, not your average cop on the street. Most cops, hell most people, aren't that deep of thinkers. They try to do there job in a manner that pleases their immediate supervisor. The actions and overreactions of police are simply a reflection of poor leadership.
There is no free pass for 'I'm just doing my job'.
Uh, sure there is. What happened to the LA cops who shot up the paper delivery lady's truck? What happens to the cops in all the "vicious dog" shootings we get all worked up about? I'm not saying it's right, but that's how it is. The leadership tolerates it, the people tolerate it and the politicians tolerate it. Until people get pissed off enough to demand that politicians and police higher-ups expect better, it ain't gonna change.
If only the cops would go back to carrying six shooters we could have peace again.
I want Mayberry back also. I don't remember drive by shootings, liquor store robberies, gang murders, graffiti, rapes and burglaries in Mayberry. If only the cops would go back to carrying six shooters we could have peace again.
This takes us back to the same old problem. I trust you personally with most any weapon ever invented. Unfortunately, there are plenty of miscreants with badges who would use these devices in a most unacceptable manner and would almost certainly side with any up and coming tyrant who promised them position and privilege. When you can find communities in which the PD are the worst criminals, this is not a stretch of the imagination.
I want Mayberry back
You concentrate on tactics when strategy is at issue.
It is not the LEOs, it is the laws. There are too many.
Make government smaller, give it focus, so law enforcement can focus on what we all want, arresting and prosecuting the "bad apples" and leave the rest of the barrel alone.
And to think there was a time I spewed fire in your direction.
I don't understand. I call balls and strikes. Sometimes the cops screw up and it is up to me to yell and wave my arms. But I don't do that much in Indianapolis.
Because of that Molest in Marion County? It was utter rubbish, any jury would have agreed.
I just appreciate a realistic viewpoint of issues.