The Rise of the Warrior Cop just became real for Americans this Week
By: Joshua Cook
BenSwann.com
Aug 17, 2014
In the wake of 18-year-old Michael Brown’s death, the spotlight is on Ferguson, Missouri and local police as they become increasingly more military-like.
Benswann.com and other voices in the liberty movement warned Americans of the rise of the “warrior cop” and warned of the dangers of the militarization of local police forces.
See here, here, and here.
As previously reported by Barry Donegan, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul penned an editorial for Time magazine, stating the need for the demilitarization of police.
“The outrage in Ferguson is understandable—though there is never an excuse for rioting or looting. There is a legitimate role for the police to keep the peace, but there should be a difference between a police response and a military response.
“The images and scenes we continue to see in Ferguson resemble war more than traditional police action,” wrote Paul.
The Rest…HERE
