Use of army in civilian law enforcement?

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vidcapper View member profile	10th February 2018, 11:01 AM Post #1
Paul Hyett Joined: 4 April 2006 Posts: 25,346 User: 364	Is it ever justified? Fortunately this is not about the UK... https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sweden-v...e-idUSKBN1F629L


Soy Adrián View member profile	10th February 2018, 04:10 PM Post #2
I'm so lonely, I paid a hobo to spoon with me Joined: 6 February 2010 Posts: 12,908 User: 10,596	Even in this country there is a long history of the army being sent in to respond to similar situations, and it very rarely ends well. The police have many faults as well, but barring an all out fascist insurgency all efforts should be made to keep the army off the streets.


Long Dong Silver View member profile	10th February 2018, 04:18 PM Post #3
Buffy/Charmed Joined: 18 April 2013 Posts: 44,071 User: 18,639	The army should never be used against the people - the Tories of course LOOOVE this type of policing, but it is gross.


vidcapper View member profile	11th February 2018, 06:57 AM Post #4
Paul Hyett Joined: 4 April 2006 Posts: 25,346 User: 364	QUOTE(Shia LeMuffQueef @ Feb 10 2018, 04:18 PM) The army should never be used against the people - the Tories of course LOOOVE this type of policing, but it is gross. In principle, I agree - but in practice, how else do you suggest situations like the one in Sweden be handled, if the police are completely out of their depth?