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“Defund the police” is often seen in protests lately but widely, and often purposely, misunderstood. So what is actually meant by this and how is it misunderstood? I’ll reference a couple of good articles but there is plenty written on it from various points of view. Just do a simple internet search on the phrase.
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I had written earlier about the armed protests against state decisions on stay-at-home orders and shutdown of non-essential business.
I just read an interesting article on this in The Atlantic online. It is not a very long article and is well worth your time if you have any interest.
Why is this allowed? Protests against state order to stay-at-home or a lockdown are being protested in many states. Of course protest is our right and a good thing when the people disagree with the government. But if is accompanied by heavy enough arms to terrify other citizens, is it a good thing?