They would have gunned him down like a dog, and given themselves medals for it...
> They would have gunned him down like a dog, and given
> themselves medals for it...
Yup. You can take that to the bank.
But at least the officer would have been able to go home at night, right?
The military are to fight enemies of the state.
The police are to protect and serve the people.
When the police become militarized, the people become enemies of the state.