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And this led to the police militarization?
by KGIII 9y ago
And this led to the police militarization?
- ojbyrne 9y agoIt's not the only cause (I'll save you the rant on US defense spending, you can watch Why We Fight (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436971/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436971/) , but it's a positive feedback loop. I don't believe I used the word "led" or suggested one caused the other. I am suggesting that once gun ownership (and concealed carry) and police militarization are established, one reinforces the other.
- KGIII 9y agoAh, you said blame them. I'd assumerd that meant you felt they were the cause of both. I was pretty confused. Thanks for clearing that up. I am a fan of responsible firearm ownership, but not the NRA - by the way. I don't know if I'd blame them, but I'd agree that they contribute to the 'gun culture' that ends up with irresponsible people wanting to own firearms.
- sjg007 9y ago9/11 and the two wars led to police militarization. Directly due to funding to Police departments to purchase ex-military weapons and indirectly by hyping the terrorist threat.