THE "MILITARIZATION" OF US LAW ENFORCEMENT

IS THAT REALLY WHAT IS TAKING PLACE? 

Before I run down this rabbit hole, let me give a disclaimer here. I spent 32 years of my life with the United States Military, as well as 10 years as a civilian Police Officer in two major cities. I just wanted you to understand those facts in case you find this post slanted. I'll try not to let that happen, but perceptions rule the 21st Century.

For well over a year now, the US media, both corporate and social, has addressed the perception of, " The Militarization of US Law Enforcement!" Police Officers that dress like the military, carry military-style weapons, and even respond, in some circumstances, in military-based vehicles. Is it true? Yes! Surprised I said that? Well, I told you I would try to keep this objective. Now, was some of this transformation necessary? Yes. Was it all based on the adjustments made for 9-11? Yes. Where some of these transformations based upon the changing world that we all live in? Yes. Are criminals more capable than in the past? Yes. Is that due to the number and types of guns on the streets? Yes. Do gun laws work? No! Don't believe me? Take a look at third world nations and see if you spot criminals without guns. If that's not enough for you, take a look at the city of Chicago.....gun laws at every streetcorner, and still killings in mass. Look, here is my point. Law Enforcement in the US, and really, all over the world, has changed. 

The questions become:

 1. does change come too quickly? 

2. Was the change based upon sound logic?

 3. Did the public have a vote in the change? 

Now, those are the standard questions that should have been addressed, but let me add a level to this discussion that is, in my opinion, overlooked. 

4. Who is upset with the changes? 

5. Most importantly.......... is someone using this perception issue to their advantage? 

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/city-reports-allege-militarized-mindset-in-austin-police-academy/

I read this story yesterday, and I have to tell you, it upset me. It's my opinion, I know, my objectiveness slips right here, that once again, an emotional issue is being hijacked by some group that has an agenda. " Unfund the Police...... Cops are the enforces of the Fascist"....and on and on....! The people who scream about the actions of Law Enforcement the most are the same ones who want to change nearly everything that the US currently operates from. The goal? Well, first the goal is to get those who may not believe everything the movement is saying to believe them, or at least listen to them. The trick? You take a small slice of reality, an event, and you weaponize that event into a perception that people may grab onto. " The US has systemic racism!"  A statement based upon the actions of law enforcement in isolated incidents. Look up the stats, ISOLATED! Whoops! Objectivity... I know..I know! 

Foundation: 

What is the cornerstone of any civil society? Law....Rules..... and the ability to enforce those Laws and Rules in a manner the public agrees to accept. You see, you can write laws, give speeches, and make promises all day long, it's what politicians do. But, when the public agrees to live by those laws, they expect them to be enforced with balance and honor. Honor, a four-letter word in the political arena. So, if you are out to change the power structure, you must attack the credibility of those who are in power. You must paint a picture of what that current leadership is doing to suppress and harm society. One historical way you can achieve that goal is to take an incident and make it your battle cry. Think Arab Spring and a guy who set himself on fire. Or, in the case of the US, think of Floyd. Believe me. that last statement was "Objective." 

The instrument of governance tasked with keeping public order is law enforcement. In order to create social disorder, you must damage, even destroy law enforcement...oh.. and by the way...the entire Judicial System will be the next target as well. Historically, the best way to achieve this goal is to have alliances, even if they are temporary. Outside alliance, enemies of the US, competitors at a minimum. Is there a logical link between ANTIFA and BLM? Ah yes...that alliance towards a common goal....well...not really, but it sounds good! Two would-be Kings and one throne! How's that going to work?  Anyway, the attack on law enforcement is the issue at hand, and one of the recurring themes is..... you guessed it..... the militarization of law enforcement. But wait....that's not all!!!

The real plot: 

The men and women, can we call them women anymore, or did the US congress change that too, of law enforcement are conservative by exposure. If you put on a badge and a gun, and you go work the streets for a few years, you might realize just how "Woke" your mind has become! The bottom line is, the majority of  "Cops" are realists. Here is the problem. It's impossible to take power if those who keep the public in check don't support what you are attempting. You can't have a coup with only speech writers. You can't go crack skulls unless the skullcrackers follow you. So, what needs to change? What is it that the ideological Left needs to change? If you said, the forming of law enforcement....BINGO! you go to the front of the class! If you need law enforcement to do your bidding, then you need to eliminate anyone from joining the team that doesn't think like you. Does the article I post the link to start to make sense now? Change who makes up Law Enforcement and you change what law enforcement is willing to do. Right now, the Covid 19 / China Virus / has lead to a stark reality for progressive leadership. Police Departments, Sherrif Departments saying, "no...we will not enforce the Mayor's or Governor's edicts!"  Remember, you can't do a coup with writers. 

What do I believe: 

There is a move afoot in the US to change the academies of the US. Who gets in, what are they taught and how are they told to respond. Change these things and you have changed law enforcement. Demonize the "old ways" and get the public to accept the new. The story from Austin supported a theory I've had for well over a year. I've reached out to good friends like Jaeson Jones and Derek Maltz and the three of us are going to start beating this warning drum! The institution of law enforcement is under attack, and it's not just because of a few isolated events. Those who wish to change the future of the US have identified the real target. Destroy the public's trust in the men and women of law enforcement, go after the judicial system, and the seeds of change are now planted. I believe this is what is underway in the US and I fear the goal is well thought out with clueless supporters from both political parties. I believe the large cities in the US are where this change is taking place, as those who wish to change the US see the cities as the nucleus of that change. 

Hope: 

If I am correct, and the assault on law enforcement is already well underway, then know this. There is a genetic level flaw in the plan...plot! Flyover country law enforcement will not bend to this socially engineered plan. Large cities have geographic limits. Those who live in large cities that are afraid of what it taking place are leaving. Don't believe me? Look at the ads for apartments for sale/rent in Manhatten. Look at the stories of people moving to the suburbs, countryside...."Flyover Country." The plot to change law enforcement has its limits. The federal government understands those limits and a federal government-run in an alliance with those out to change the US will attempt to force this change on the rest of the nation. Federal laws, changes to the standards of law enforcement. We see these changes already taking place at the federal and state level. some are logical, but many are not. 

Here is the reality. You can drive a nation into a crisis with a small proportion of the population. Look at Egypt in the Arab Spring. You can create a crisis, but you can't control those who get to the point, they won't listen, and they won't standstill. At some point folks, all this progressive / aggressive action reaches a point of true resistance. At that point, those with the will to stand and sacrifice, are the ones that have historically prevailed. 

Next topic. The attempt to change the other cornerstone of stability. The military!