If only there was a group of uniformed law enforcement officers certified and trained by the local government, consisting of members who live in or near the area of enforcement so that not only would they be working for a paycheck and other benefits, but would have a vested interest in proper and fair law enforcement due to wanting to live in a peaceful law abiding town or city. Oh well.
Local governments and communities have what is called police power to legislate and regulate their own communities within the bounds of the US Constitution.
The Constitution is the framework of the nation. Local governments (i.e. cities, towns, etc.) are within the nation but regulate themselves within the bounds of what is allowed by the Constitution, and the laws and constitutions of their individual states.
Your local police force is paid by your local government. This is about as close as you can get to organized, standardized civilian force under rule of law. Mileage varies depending on the size of your locality (city vs town).
That police force in Kenosha which is standing down? That IS your informed armed citizens. They simply don't care.
In my time in law enforcement the main problem is Politicians. I know that sounds stupid. But its the Politicians that write the laws, and its Politicians that rely on Traffic and parking summonses as added tax revenue for the budget. These are the same politicians that say the laws are racist and its the politicians that encourage over enforcement of minor crimes and the death of discretion. As for Cops who are dirty, fuck em.
I know, pede. Unfortunately, it is supposedly exactly what we asked for. Our system is set up to attract the powerful and psychotic into positions of trust. If we want stability, unfortunately this is the path we are on for now. Did you see this 17 year old operator? He can be on my fire team.
If only there was a group of uniformed law enforcement officers certified and trained by the local government, consisting of members who live in or near the area of enforcement so that not only would they be working for a paycheck and other benefits, but would have a vested interest in proper and fair law enforcement due to wanting to live in a peaceful law abiding town or city. Oh well.
Screw that.
Nothing Constitutional about that.
But a citizen militia, now...
Local government officers stated.
Quotes Constitution.
You're not wrong, but are out of context.
Local governments and communities have what is called police power to legislate and regulate their own communities within the bounds of the US Constitution.
The Constitution is the framework of the nation. Local governments (i.e. cities, towns, etc.) are within the nation but regulate themselves within the bounds of what is allowed by the Constitution, and the laws and constitutions of their individual states.
We also have the ability to overthrow our government, what is your point?
A local police force is constitutional
Gun laws violate that. They long ago n quit giving a shit about the law.
Next up, we have a short outtake from School House Rock on how a bill becomes law.
Ignorantia juris non excusat
Thanks for the civics lecture, dad.
I'm aware of all this. Not my point. It's the principle of the thing.
Dependence on paid-by-the-state goons, or
Dependence on informed, armed citizens
You're welcome.
Your local police force is paid by your local government. This is about as close as you can get to organized, standardized civilian force under rule of law. Mileage varies depending on the size of your locality (city vs town).
That police force in Kenosha which is standing down? That IS your informed armed citizens. They simply don't care.
Keep the AnCap boner in your pants.
Could try it for a few weeks? No strings attached?
We might have no choice but to try it for a few weeks
I honestly feel like militia would be more useful than police forces at this point
They'll inevitably encounter a criminal of 'protected class'! Hogwash I say. Just kill 'em all with fire and fury!
Until they stop upholding oaths, laws, etc. Then they are worse than the criminals. Who watches the watchmen?
In my time in law enforcement the main problem is Politicians. I know that sounds stupid. But its the Politicians that write the laws, and its Politicians that rely on Traffic and parking summonses as added tax revenue for the budget. These are the same politicians that say the laws are racist and its the politicians that encourage over enforcement of minor crimes and the death of discretion. As for Cops who are dirty, fuck em.
I know, pede. Unfortunately, it is supposedly exactly what we asked for. Our system is set up to attract the powerful and psychotic into positions of trust. If we want stability, unfortunately this is the path we are on for now. Did you see this 17 year old operator? He can be on my fire team.
Tsk, tsk...where EVER do you boys come up with these ideas???
We could call these individual groups the "National Guard." Wouldn't that be spectacular!
I think we should defund that kind of thing.