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A personal blog with diverse topicality and multiple interests!
A personal blog with diverse topicality and multiple interests!
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There is humor, but there is blunt seriousness here as well!
There is humor, but there is blunt seriousness here as well!
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
Sunday, July 10, 2016
The Police State - by Hénock Gugsa
- by Hénock Gugsa -
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These days, the Police everywhere in America are actually militarized over and above what has been the norm for years. They have nightsticks, tasers, Glocks, sniper-rifles (with scopes), shotguns, bullet-proof vests, night-vision goggles, mob-controlling shields, etc., etc. .... And now we are adding "Killer Robots"!!!
And don't forget: The police are presumed to have received thorough training in all aspects of stressful confrontations including proper application of force. Cops are expected to have and to display mental and physical fortitude. They are supposed to be well-equipped in every way.
Nonetheless, one wonders: Are the police protected enough?! What more should be done to lessen their fear of the public that they are supposed to serve and protect?
Is all their armament sufficient or necessary to cope with single life-and-death situations? Or is it needed to impose and perpetuate a permanent siege mentality?
I don't know about you, but I sure don't feel particularly well-protected or served.
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