Some conservatives and some libertarians are reserved about abuse of police powers and the militarization of local police. I believe that that is a legitimate criticism. We need to strengthen the right to bear arms so all households have 10 guns, and militia training. Then allow local police officers to cross-train and join the militia.
We want local police local and loyal to their communities. We do not want them federalized and militarized until they are national police.
That is not what is going on in Ferguson. That is regular law and order with a riot situation. There if they need to use tear gas and riot gear, that is in response to an unusual situation where there is wholesale rioting, shooting at the police, looting, burning down buildings, and violently protesting day after day.
We have to use what legal if violent measures commensurate to the unrest to quell the rioters and reestablish law and order.
Overall, conservatives should support the police, minus those guilty of police brutality, racism, excessive force, taking bribes, etc.
We want citizens armed to the teeth but law abiding. We want police loyal to upholding constitutional republicanism, not supporting the establishment of a federal, socialist dictatorship.
There has to be a balance here, and at times the lines blur and get a little foggy.
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