This Is The Terrifying Result Of The Militarization Of Police

Their uniform would be mistaken for a soldier’s if it weren’t for their “Police” patches.

…When did this become OK? When did “protect and serve” turn into “us versus them”?

“Why do these cops need MARPAT camo pants again,” I asked on Twitter this morning. One of the most interesting responses came from a follower who says he served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division: “We rolled lighter than that in an actual warzone.”

Let’s be clear: This is not a war zone — even if the FAA banned flights under 3,000 feet.

…If there’s one thing I learned in Afghanistan, it’s this: You can’t win a person’s heart and mind when you are pointing a rifle at his or her chest.

Sigh…