[Psalm 144]

The social contract has been ripped up and incinerated, replaced by daylight extortion and ‘reminder’ visits under the rubric of law enforcement with shiny cars, paramilitary gear and those cheesy silkscreened windbreakers.

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And shades. Agent Smiths must have their shades to do the blank inquisitor stare gimmick. Beautiful post, relictele.

[relictele]

Thanks...and I forgot about the shades. With the Boston anniversary I also recall watching cops in the dead center of the 'sterile' area i.e. multiple blocks already swept and cordoned off. Most were standing around, as you do when there's nothing else going on and no threat to speak of, but one of the windbreaker types had his pistol drawn with both hands gripping it tightly as if it an active firefight were about to kick off.

They can drone on about training, readiness, etc. but the truth is these boys love their toys and are itching to use them. I know a few in law enforcement who actually face danger and death frequently and they laugh louder than anybody at these pencil-pushing hotdogs.