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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
I think you need to take a look at what's been changing in the US over the past 15-20 years. It is no longer a government run by the people, and hasn't been for quite a long time.
There was a time when the police were require to show 'probable cause' before searching you, your house, or your car. No longer.
There was a time when a person on the street couldn't be picked up by un-identified people, detained without explanation, and detained for more than 48 hours without 'due process.' No longer.
And guaranteed legal representation within a reasonable time period. No longer. "Bill of Rights?" Not any more.  |
Big deal. My grandparents, who were African-American, could say the same in their day. For that matter, so could my parents. Nothing's changed except the labels.
And "We, the People" allow it to be that way by turning our backs on the political process and not participating as were are allowed by legal right to do. So complaining about it all is pretty much pointless...