MeGosh. We have Darryl Owens on our side on the militarization of the police.
There was nothing in his article that even sounded remotely right-wing. Not a good sign for conservatives.
The article is for subscribers only, but here are some good clips:
Ferguson debacle should spark look at 'Rambo' policing
Even as the state's crime rate recently has dipped, police continue to stock their armories.
Lake and Volusia sheriff's offices, for instance, acquired mine-resistant vehicles in late 2013. And Orange and Seminole County sheriff's offices have acquired M-14s, M-16s and other equipment.
As U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said regarding Ferguson: "I am deeply concerned that the deployment of military equipment and vehicles sends a conflicting message."
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...police might want to rein in the promiscuous use of their big guns in everyday scenarios — such as Orange's 2010 SWAT-style barbershop raids that mostly pinched perps for the heinous crime of "barbering without an active license."
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-police-militarization-florida-darryl-owens-20140824,0,5537246.column
Here is the article on the 2010 barbershop swat operation that he's talking about:
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-11-07/health/os-illegal-barbering-arrests-20101107_1_criminal-barbering-licensing-inspections-dave-ogden