Is America a Police state?

[Revoltingest]

Now I'm loath to defend the vile institution that is the LAPD... and I absolutely don't put it past them to try to kill someone intentionally... but, in this case I have to reserve judgement (at least in part).
The disembodied shouts of a guy hopped up on adrenaline and rage are not proof of intent.
*edit: having said that, I'm open to and wont be surprised by further evidence that would show it was intentional.
wa:do

You're a kind & thoughtful person. (I hate that!)

 

[painted wolf]

You're a kind & thoughtful person. (I hate that!)

I know... I've come to the sad conclusion that people like me will doom our species to extinction.

wa:do

 

[Revoltingest]

More airline fun!
Never take a picture of the seat on a plane.
3 On Your Side: Thrown Off United Flight For Taking Photo « CBS Philly

And don't laugh to heartily in NY....
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/it_laughable_sEXykGNgabFDCNlGvdXuBK

 

[Revoltingest]

Prisoner Left in Solitary 2 Years Receives $15.5M Settlement - ABC News

 

[painted wolf]

Being a transwoman or other minority and carrying condoms is enough to justify being arrested.

If a New York police officer thinks your skirt is too short and you happen to be carrying condoms, that's reportedly enough evidence to arrest you. Molly Crabapple at Vice reports on a study released last year by the Sex Workers Project and the PROS Network. It reveals shocking stories of police stopping, searching, and hauling away women who are minorities or transgender and happen to have condoms in their purses.
Police claim they are discouraging prostitution by confiscating women's condoms or cuffing women who carry them.

Read more: Police Arrest Women For Carrying Condoms - Business Insider

wa:do

 

[Revoltingest]

Being a transwoman or other minority and carrying condoms is enough to justify being arrested.
Read more: Police Arrest Women For Carrying Condoms - Business Insider
wa:do

Criminy! Getting arrested for doing nothing illegal other than fitting a profile?
I've been reading for years how NYC reduced its crime rate by going after people
for being possibly guilty of something. Having a police state can reduce crime,
but what a cost for those who get thumped by cops.

 

[F0uad]

Criminy! Getting arrested for doing nothing illegal other than fitting a profile?
I've been reading for years how NYC reduced its crime rate by going after people
for being possibly guilty of something. Having a police state can reduce crime,
but what a cost for those who get thumped by cops.

People think that the police or government is above the law whenever they break the law its not breaking the law but doing there job.

 

[painted wolf]

Criminy! Getting arrested for doing nothing illegal other than fitting a profile?
I've been reading for years how NYC reduced its crime rate by going after people
for being possibly guilty of something. Having a police state can reduce crime,
but what a cost for those who get thumped by cops.

It's pretty insane.

Getting arrested simply for existing... for a growing percentage of the population is just something you have to accept may happen any time you poke your head outside.

wa:do

 

[Revoltingest]

Now it's illegal in Houston (& a few other places) for the desperately poor even to eat.
Homeless Houston Veteran Cited for Dumpster Diving in Search for Food | News 92 FM

 

[Revoltingest]

EXCLUSIVE - U.S. to let spy agencies scour Americans' finances | Reuters

The Obama administration is drawing up plans to give all U.S. spy agencies full access to a massive database that contains financial
data on American citizens and others who bank in the country, according to a Treasury Department document seen by Reuters.

Interestingly, the article actually understates the full extent of financial surveillance already in place.

 

[Twilight Hue]

People think that the police or government is above the law whenever they break the law its not breaking the law but doing there job.

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When Policemen Break the Law... - YouTube

 

[Revoltingest]

People are such sheep that they sue for more surveillance.
(Heaven forbid that Mom should watch her own kid!)
Suit: Young Child Found, Ate Used Condom At McDonald

Something is especially wrong with Chicago, eh?
It actually makes Detroit look good!

 

[WyattDerp]

Suit: Young Child Found, Ate Used Condom At McDonald

Could have been worse, could have eaten a Big Mac! *rimshot*

 

[Revoltingest]

Given a choice, you'd eat a disgusting mish mash of genetic material in a baggie instead of a disgusting mish mash of genetic material between 2 buns?

 

[WyattDerp]

Look, I know how a used condom looks like. I also know bananas are good food, and that condoms keep them fresh.

Now compare with this photograph of a hamburger:

I think I made my point.

 

[Revoltingest]

Now, there's a burger!
Bacon, beef (or horse), tomaters, lettuce.....& no nasty yellow cheese.

 

[Wannabe Yogi]

Your thoughts about recording the acts of public 'servants'?

Yes it is a police state but it is not well run, more like a Keystone Cop state.

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Keystone Kops - YouTube

 

[Revoltingest]

I think of government as more Reno 911 style.
This parody is shockingly insightful into how many cops think....
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All New RENO 911! -- Deadly Force is Always Justified - YouTube

 

[Revoltingest]

Family Says New Jersey Overreacted To Boy’s Gun Photo On Facebook « CBS Philly
To merely pose with a gun for a pic will cause half a dozen gov agents to descend upon you.

 

[Revoltingest]

US plan calls for more scanning of private Web traffic, email - Technology on NBCNews.com

The U.S. government is expanding a cybersecurity program that scans Internet traffic headed into and out of defense contractors to include
far more of the country's private, civilian-run infrastructure. As a result, more private sector employees than ever before, including those at
big banks, utilities and key transportation companies, will have their emails and Web surfing scanned as a precaution against cyber attacks.