They see people as ATMs.

Courts manufactured a doctrine that protects cops from lawsuits for violating civil rights.

Overly powerful police unions enable bad behavior.

The goal should be to change policy, not generate noise and controversy.

Are these government workers overpaid?

Police protection is a legitimate function of government, but skepticism of their behavior is warranted.

Police have their faults, but the bigger problem is bad law written by politicians.

The Washington Post has an interesting report about the huge amount of money that Fairfax County spends to go after gambling. The story cites critics who ask “why law enforcement spends valuable time and money on combating sports gambling. The answer is obvious – and explicit in the story: “…police in Virginia are allowed to […]