[paul51]

Once we started down the road leading to dependency on the police to protect us, the die was cast. I would rather see police forces at every level pared back and the people take responsibility for protecting themselves and keeping their communities safe. It wasn't that long ago when a violent criminal was killed or run off. Now we have the police, courts and uncounted bureaucracies to deal with the problem and all they do is waste money and perpetuate the very things they are supposed to eliminate.

[melancholy]

Good post!

I totally agree with you, Paul.