[PapaBear3625]

I suspect more and more federal monies will continue to be pumped into local law enforcement until one day, local police chiefs and county sheriffs wake up and big brother says, "I own you."

That's the way it is happening, and not just with police. Education is dependent on federal funds, and they will do what the feds say. Similar deal with highway funding controlling speed limits, etc.

[Maverick68]

Imagine if Hitler had threatened to cut off the French people’s retirement/welfare-—they would have NEVER surrendered.....