<blockquote>We cannot "fix" the police without a revolution of values and radical change to the basic structure of our society. Of course important policy changes can and should be made to improve police practices. But if we're serious about having peace officers -- rather than a domestic military at war with its own people -- we're going to have to get honest with ourselves about who our democracy actually serves and protects.</blockquote>
via <a href="http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/36771-following-horrific-violence-something-more-is-required-of-us">Following Horrific Violence, Something More Is Required of Us</a>.