Just further proof that those in positions of power believe they are above the law. Slashing tires because they “might” be used in a crime? This is an example for the contempt of a citizen’s rights. If I were to slash a tire, I would go to jail, and rightly so. But because someone in authority does it, it is A.O.K?
Ironicly it's proof we actually have a major problem with the police. Unfortunately the rioters dilute this issue and muddy the waters making the true nature of the problem impossible to see.
The problem is we have a highly militarized police culture. This militarization has created a mindset that officers see every person as a threat rather than a citizen. At the same time we have too many laws.
This all started in the 70's with the advent of the SWAT team. SWAT teams planted the seed for the conflict we have today.
SWAT teams and the no knock warrants that allow them to play delta force in our neighborhoods need to be gone forever. They are already illegal under our constitution. Nearly all constitute and unreasonable search and most even more than that. The last thing we need are cops who can't tell a cell phone from a handgun carrying MP5 Sub machine guns and military grade M16s. There is no war in progress on our soil and if there ever is that's why we have a military.