Right on target from Western Voices World News
May 7, 2008 by Dr. Lowrey
From a Western Voices reader: Behavior like these raids is symptomatic of the politicization and militarization of the police, largely because of the infiltration of leadership echelons by officials who have been co-opted by special interest groups like the ADL, SPLC and others, offering free ideological “training” to departments nationwide in order to transform our officers into political police. These changes come as America grapples with a widespread move towards draconianism, which takes advantage of the justified fears of the public after 911. Among these are a slew of “hate laws,” as well as a horrific new federal law meant to criminalize thought.
Targeting people and groups for their opinions is also lucrative, allowing department chiefs to tap into “homeland security” and other slush funds that have little if anything to do with fighting crime, but a lot to do with policing opinions. We have all seen the results since 911: shaven headed cops in paramilitary jumpsuits and a growing number of instances of police abuse. This aggressive, politically charged climate allows corrupt and/or insecure people to thrive behind a badge, putting the reputation of the vast majority of police, who are decent and brave men and women, at risk. Often, the same officials who follow political agendas refuse to defend officers when it counts.
In the English speaking world especially there is an atavistic fear of police becoming an “army,” which is why England resisted properly organized police forces until well into the 1800s, and why the United States never had a national police service. Increased official misuse of the police for social and political control increasingly makes some police look like “occupying armies” and distances them from the people they are sworn to serve and protect.
So, I am saying we have to wake up America!
This is exactly what we see happening in Utah and all over America.
Americans have to put aside their fear of each other and quit listening to the fear mongers who destroy liberty and blatantly ignore Federal and State Constitutions, becoming a law unto themselves simply to promote their own political agendas while financially raping their neighbors and constituents.
When will you and I stand up to these political bullies and demand that they obey the laws they have sworn to uphold?
Quit being faithless wimps and sissies. People no different than you showed the concern for human rights and the courage to stand up to political bullies and their armies so that you could enjoy liberty.
Now you will toss it all away because you are afraid to stick up for yourself and you seek special privileges at the expense of the rights of your neighbor.
Where is America?
Where are the people who will support and sustain the Constitution and the Freedom, Liberty and Human Rights it protects?
Are you one of those who will stand idly by and watch while your neighbor is abused by fascist cops and politicians?
Are you going to be wondering why no one will help you when you are the victim of such abuse?
Are you sustaining the Constitution or just crapping on it?