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[–] lemmylommy@lemmy.world 107 points 2 days ago (2 children)

A second order further militarizes local police departments, while providing legal resources to officers accused of abuses; it also seeks to undo federal consent decrees for departments that have committed civil rights abuses and seeks to punish local officials who “unlawfully prohibit law enforcement officers from carrying out duties.”

That’s not militarization, it’s promoting lawlessness and removing any remaining accountability.

[–] Zenith@lemm.ee 48 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Seattle PD literally had to be partially taken over by the federal government because it was so corrupt and would not curb its officers… this is going to be VERY problematic in Seattle and surrounding areas.

[–] thallamabond@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago (1 children)

By definition the federal government will return Seattle PD back into what it was, but with federal backing and technical support.

I'm in a smaller city and even our local PD has two apcs. This is a nightmare.

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[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 74 points 2 days ago

Welcome to the police state, y'all

[–] mesamunefire@lemmy.world 47 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (5 children)

So.....those of you who have lived though things like this, realistically what can an individual do?

Im talking beyond voting. Stock up on things? Get to know all my neighbors?

Because of an earlier Executive order, ICE (and related law enforcement) no longer needs to have a warrant. Now we are talking about militarizing local police forces. What happens if my family and I get disappeared?

[–] ungsund@lemm.ee 37 points 2 days ago

Organize. Organize. And organize.

Not speaking from experience, but if history has taught us anything, the best course of action is practicing mutual aid. Talk to locals. And arm yourselves.

[–] chaosCruiser@futurology.today 37 points 2 days ago (13 children)

Many Germans were wondering the same thing nearly a hundred years ago.

Some of them decided to move while they still had the chance. You could say it’s traditional to move across the ocean if your country becomes a totalitarian dictatorship. The other options aren’t that nice though. Once the system falls apart you could be judged for just going with the flow.

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