Is Police Demilitarization the Solution?

       With a rising social awareness of police crimes I will be shifting some focus onto them and their brutality, But more specifically a solution to their madness. I will be comparing the difference between accountability and militarization.

       The Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act, spearheaded by Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson is a proposal that will cripple our nations ability to fight domestic terrorism. Being well armed does not make you a murder. While the growing concern for police behavior and this proposal seem to go hand in hand, they are unrelated.

       What congress should be looking into is a police accountability act. We need to find an effective way to hold the police accountable for their crimes against the people through non-violent means. Police are losing the respect they once had in this country because of their actions and if we do not restore this respect future generations of police. Below is a list of link detailing the Bill and police crimes. Remember to check out CopBlock to learn how to make a difference.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/hank-johnson-stop-militarizing-law-enforcement-act

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/swat-team-barges-assaults-children-smashes-everything-whoops-wrong-house/

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/criticizing-cops-york-hate-crime/

http://nblo.gs/ZGvHA.com
     

Mike Brown

     This week another unarmed person was shot and killed by overzealous police, Mike Brown is their newest victim. The Ferguson police Sparked riots in Missouri and other parts of the nation after their disregard for human life and irresponsible officers targeted and murdered the unarmed teenager. But Mike Brown is just a recent incident, not even the latest.

     Police indiscretion is a growing problem and it is time we do something about it. I am not talking about violence towards police either, anarchy is never a solution. I am referring to legal political reform. If you do not think police behavior is a problem then consider this. More Americans have been killed by police than terrorist organizations since 2001, Military personal have stricter rules for dealing with enemy fighters than police do when dealing with American citizens. This is unacceptable and it's time for a call for police accountability.

     If you feel the need to do something about this then write your representatives in congress and voice your concerns. Currently there are states passing laws for self defense against police witch I support, and there is a bill coming through called the Police Demilitarization Act witch I do not. these are but a few ways to be involved. But remember do not attack police and I would recommend against taunting them, but do not trust the police unless you have nowhere else to turn. I would like to give a shout out the the organization Cop Block for spreading police awareness to citizens who may not have been as concerned as they should be.

http://www.copblock.org/