I've said it before and I'll say it again.

[Afromania]

Once the police had obtained complete freedom to treat us like our bodies were disposable (again). That they'd probably move onto bigger game. Game that proved to be more "challenging" to get away with committing acts of brutality against. In the eyes of many the police are there to help and it baffles them that we could see those same police as a potential threat. Unfortunately, far too many departments, and officers, no longer "serve and protect" anybody but themselves and their cronies.

Somehow it hasn't been seen as such by the majority in this country despite it being plain as day. What you are now seeing them apply is the exact sort of tactics they've always used against black and brown people. Now that they've honed their skills against us they are trying it out on their new prey. First it will be those white people that aren't going to stand by and let this happen anymore and those that are willing to question their actions. Then it will be everybody everywhere and by then it will be too late. It's just starting and you're seeing just a tiny fragment of the viciousness we've been shown.

If it shocks you, or surprises you how at ease the "protectors" are with indiscriminate brutality, don't be. It's going to get worse, it's going to be ugly and it'll happen right out in the open because they've been allowed to run amok unpunished for far too long.They've been given their license to violence through decades of practice, a gang mentality through organization and a mandate to brutalize by the "president. They've been embolden and are ready to hunt.

[uponit7771]

1. K&R, "implied immunity" is a horrible decision by the USSC

[dlk]

2. When we saw the organized militarization of police departments under the Bush administration...

It was clear ugliness was in store for our country.

[UncleTomsEvilBrother]

3. We also saw...

...their military might in Ferguson. Pretty soon we're going to start questioning ourselves for our inaction. I know I have.

[dlk]

5. Every day is a new beginning and we can start from where we are

Progress, not perfection...

[sop]

4. Police have become the Tip of the Spear in defense of the wealthy and corporate power.

Their mission is to protect and serve the 1%.

[AlexSFCA]

6. do dem mayors have no power over police?

the police brutality is common in cities under complete dem control.

[stillcool]

7. the police brutality is common...

in cities across the United States, and has been since this country's obsession. Nice try though.

[UncleTomsEvilBrother]

8. This goes beyond party

I bet there are quite a few rightwing republicans who can tell you they were stopped by cops who overstepped. They may not say it out loud because they'd be kicked out of the cult.

[sop]

9. Most of these elected officials and prosecutors are afraid of the power of police and their unions.

Look at the relationship NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has with the NYPD; rank and file officers have openly "declared war" on de Blasio for criticizing their policing tactics.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/482258-sergeants-union-says-nypd-is-declaring-war-on-de-blasio

[magicarpet]

10. The Bush Wars,... then police state over USA citizens.

** Gave us highly trained military personnel who were no longer needed in the Cheney Oil Wars,.. then returned to America and flooded our police departments.

** Due to the fact that the volunteer army was not bringing the man power needed for the Bush Wars. Standards for recruitment were lowered,... many white supremacists entered the lower military ranks,.. received war ready training,.. honed those skills overseas,... then came back to the USA and these white supremacists flooded municipal police forces.

** Extra, excessive military equipment was purchased for the Bush Wars. A boondoggle for the Military/Industrial Complex. Once the Bush Wars wound down excess military equip and hardware was handed out to America's local police forces for swat team police state Fascist games and drills.