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Dawson Leery

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7. Norm Stamper (former Seattle Police Chief) said this is one of the major steps.
Tue Jun 24, 2014, 12:59 PM
Jun 2014

The other is to reform anti-drug laws. Part of reforming these laws is to put a wrench into the law enforcement unions/advocacy organizations. The rest of the developed world rejects unions for police as they are, first in the business of public safety, therefore they cannot be allowed to strike. Second, those enforcing the laws must not advocate for policies that will give them business at the expense of the freedom/liberties of the public. Both Calvin Coolidge and FDR held the same beliefs and strongly opposed union representation for public safety officials.

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