Category Archives: Police State

Granny’s no terror threat

For people serious about security, the entire TSA is a joke. “The whole system is designed to catch stupid terrorists,” says security expert Bruce Schneier. Trying to keep weapons or explosives off planes by embarrassing grannies or terrorizing toddlers is … Continue reading

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Militarized Education

The federal Department of Education doesn’t employ a single teacher but it does have a SWAT team: They kicked down a front door in Stockton, Calif. last week and handcuffed Kenneth Wright (erroneously) in connection with a student-loan “investigation.” “We … Continue reading

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Arming the Small Business Administration and Railroad Retirement Board

Most people expect agencies like the FBI to be well armed for law enforcement purposes.  But the Railroad Retirement Board?  He reports that federal agencies far and wide now have armed agents, including the Small Business Administration.  For what?  To … Continue reading

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Miami Police Shoot Man to Death, Attempt to Steal/Destroy All Video Evidence of Shooting Man to Death – Hit & Run : Reason Magazine

When the cops notice Benoit filming, they demand that he stop. Benoit puts his phone down by his side and returns to his car. As he’s walking, he repeatedly says that he’s filming the police and not doing anything wrong. … Continue reading

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