Interesting that those who are protected as a special-rights species want the cops who act as a barrier between them and justice to be gone. If it weren’t for my propensity to see things that aren’t there, I would almost think there is a movement to marginalize all cops and open the door for a much bigger Federal “Police Corps” down the road. As the Feds take more and more power, it is the logical solution when it comes to full-blown control.
The problem there is that the citizenry are more heavily armed than any other in history.
In this case, all the evidence suggests that you are not just imagining things this time. A greater sense of chaos will have Mr. and Mrs. America clamoring for greater protection, up to and including martial law. Remember - just like at the time of the Revolution (and the pre-creation rebellion by Lucifer), one third of the people just want to be taken care of, and will give up their freedom to get it.
I’ve thought the same exact thing!