>>>There are ways, though. Law enforcement officers would do well against riots by mounting machine guns or automatic grenade launchers on their new APCs<<<
Recent European history clearly indicates that even a communist troops are unwilling to shoot at their own people.
Yes. You said it well. My comment was intended be ironic, sarcastic and satirical, of course.
Once in a while in history, a large, armed gang will pillage, rape and attack good people, and a threat of force by many men against such a gang is necessary. But we all know the difference between good and evil. Good soldiers and police should not fire on their good and honest countrymen.
Our American Declaration of Independence, Constitution and the letters explaining the intentions of those documents are good guidelines. Morality is necessary in business, academic and political leadership, though, to honestly apply and sustain the intents of those documents.