American Chronicle | Americans Are Living (And Dying) In A Militarized Police State

American Chronicle | Americans Are Living (And Dying) In A Militarized Police State: "Dave Gibson
May 05, 2008
Today, police departments across the United States more closely resemble an occupying army than they do public servants responding to calls for help. Police officers can now be seen wearing helmets and body armor and carrying AR-15's, just to deliver simple warrants. The militarization of our police departments not only gives the appearance of a military dictatorship but places the public at great risk."