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Frustratedlady

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1. I'm curious about the present-day police forces...

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Wed Sep 3, 2014, 08:52 AM

Sep 2014

Could it be that many of the newer hires were vets who returned from Iraq and Afghanistan? I'm not putting down vets, by any means, but I'm wondering if they are bringing their military training to our streets, as well as any PTSD or other underlying problems? It is good that they can find work, but it just seems like today's police forces are short on patience and fast on the trigger/fists. Granted, they are also exposing themselves to some pretty bizarre weaponry that shouldn't be allowed, thanks to the NRA.

I hope I'm wrong.

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Wow: "The New World Order" [View all] kpete Sep 2014 OP

I'm curious about the present-day police forces... Frustratedlady Sep 2014 #1

That's what I think. We are on a dangerous path IMO! n/t RKP5637 Sep 2014 #2

Many of today's police forces are being trained from a militaristic perspective. stillwaiting Sep 2014 #3

That is a horrible thought. For real? Frustratedlady Sep 2014 #5

Yes, it is horrible. stillwaiting Sep 2014 #6

Thanks for the link. n/t Frustratedlady Sep 2014 #7

Welcome to the Brave New World. GliderGuider Sep 2014 #4

wow nilram Sep 2014 #8

There it is! The undeniable truth of it. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #9