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To be sure, there are plenty of bad guys and Law Enforcement stands between them and us.

Their service is greatly appreciated and in exchange they are well compensated.

The Police are our employees. They work for us. They are paid with our tax dollars.

<strong>Americans are not required to obey laws that are unlawful or unconstitutional, nor is Law Enforcement empowered to enforce laws that defy the Constitution.</strong>

<span style="color: #0000ff;">(Pic of sign at Jerry's Deli)</span> Why does local law enforcement now feel it needs a cheer leading squad to post signs of support?

Yes, the Internet is brimming with videos showing Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) harassing, abusing, pepper spraying, tasing, beating, robbing, arresting, shooting and killing innocent citizens.

Sure, LEOs use powerful, often unlawful means like <span style="color: #0000ff;">'Stingrays'</span> to collect private information and data on <strong>each and every citizen, </strong>regardless of whether they are suspected of criminal activity. Yes, they don't hesitate to lie under oath when caught.

Of course, LEOs routinely <span style="color: #0000ff;">stop citizens (grandma says No at DUI checkpoint)</span> going about their business, in a supposed effort to prevent crime.

<span style="color: #0000ff;">(Pic of Cop shaking person upside down)</span> FBI statistics disclose that in 2014 alone $4.5 billion was <span style="color: #0000ff;">stolen</span> from the American people. Homes, cars, business assets and cash are being routinely <span style="color: #0000ff;">seized</span>, without any charges filed or even the pretense of illegality or wrongdoing.

In contrast, the FBI states that only $3.5 billion was lost due to actual burglaries. <strong>That’s right; according to our own FBI, the vast majority of thefts are being committed not by burglars, but by Police. </strong>It's become so blatant that many Departments now build such theft right into their budgets so they can plan in advance how much to steal.<strong>
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Is it any wonder Americans increasing view Police as dangerous predators? Should honest, God fearing citizens be forced to cower before those paid to serve and protect us?

Police recruits are increasingly trained to view the American people as The Enemy. Are police unwittingly becoming mafia style enforcers, making sure we don't forget who’s really in charge?

LEOs are often ex military, and while there are valuable synergies between the two, there are important and fundamental differences as well.

Those drawn to military and law enforcement careers often express a strong preference for <strong><em>order</em></strong> over the seeming anarchy that <strong>individual freedom</strong> and self expression can engender. This preference works well in a military setting, but make things difficult when trying to achieve the <em>right balance</em> necessary to ensure a <strong><em>free</em> and <em>open</em></strong> society. LEOs must walk a fine line. Theirs has never been an easy mission.

As if to spray gasoline on an already blazing fire, Legislators pass tons of laws each year, most of which are neither well thought out, needed or desirable. The legislative process does not in any way ensure laws are <em>just, lawful or constitutiona</em>l.

Most legislation isn't even written by the legislators we elect, but rather by professional lobbyists in the employ of large corporations. Many legislators routinely vote for Bills they've never seen, let alone read. Such <strong>Legislative abuse places an enormous burden upon LEOs </strong>who take a solemn oath to enforce the laws and defend the Constitution. How can LEOs defend that which millions of Americans have sacrificed, fought and died to preserve if we don't give them clear and lawful directions?

To make matters worse, Washington DC now showers state and local law enforcement with virtually unlimited taxpayer funded grants to acquire gnarly war wagons, military style combat gear, sophisticated surveillance technology and the latest in crowd control. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between Law Enforcement and Soldiers going off to war. <strong>This poses a systemic threat to our nation.</strong>

Departments are equipping vehicles with Dash Cams and officers with Body Cams in a stated effort to reign in rogue behavior, supposedly introducing transparency and accountability. This sounds great, until you realize that Officers are able to selectively turn cameras <strong><em>on and off</em></strong> to suit their needs, and despite claims to the contrary, can and do <strong><em>edit footage</em></strong> to make sure videos fit the narrative they want told.

We’ve attended community programs sponsored by Local Law Enforcement, and quite frankly, came away disappointed. There appears to be little understanding and even less interest regarding the role today’s policing is expected to play if we are to successfully battle crime, while remaining a free people in an open society. Officers appear more interested in manipulating public perceptions rather than doing the hard work needed to address crime.

Our Local Law Enforcement is among those feeding at the federal taxpayer trough to acquire the latest gadgets, gear and surveillance equipment. In exchange they agree to share (through fusion centers) information with Federal agencies that these agencies could <strong>not legally</strong> acquire otherwise.

This seemingly innocent exchange <strong>is<em> extremely short sighted </em></strong><em><strong>and potentially very dangerous. </strong></em>By the time Americans discover the all too real dangers, it could be too late. Once a nationwide Police State is firmly established, there won't be any going back.<em><strong>
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Those who know history understand this is an exact replay of what happened in Hitler's Germany, only with today's much advanced technology. <strong>A large and growing number of Law Enforcement officials are themselves extremely concerned</strong> and have formed the CSPOA (Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association).

Local law enforcement exists to serve and protect us, not roll out the red carpet for Washington D.C. schemers, scammers, kleptocrats and psychopaths.

Numerous attempts were made to engage Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams and Scotland County Sheriff Ralph Kersey regarding these issues. No response was received.

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