giving a shout-out here in support of Rep. Hank Johnson (D) of Georgia who is introducing a bill in Congress to halt the sales of excess military weapons, armored vehicles & such to LEO across the country. the events of the past week in Missouri have apparently opened the eyes of at least SOME of the politicians in DC. also, props to the Missouri Highway Patrol commander (a gentleman of color, which SHOULD be irrelevant) that was given control of the area where the shooting/rioting has occurred. since he took command, the officers monitoring the marches by local citizens have been walking WITH them, instead of confronting them with riot squads, attack dogs, water hoses & armored cars with automatic weapons at the ready. instead of broken windows, fires, gunshots and flying rocks, the atmosphere has been more that of a civic pride parade/festival complete with music & food. it is PAST time for LEO in this country to return to being "public servants" instead of armed military overlords of the citizens of this nation. the whip is in OUR hands...
