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Some NSW police are now armed with military-style rifles. And they could be deployed to protests (www.theguardian.com)
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On Sunday, the New South Wales police launched a permanent special unit to patrol tourist areas, crowded public spaces, major events, sporting matches and places of worship – armed with military rifles.

The new patrol unit was promised in the wake of the Bondi terror attack and has been welcomed by sections of the Jewish community, with police saying it aims to deter threats and better position police to respond to armed offender attacks. But the decision to heavily arm the unit has been met with a mixed response from experts and civil liberties groups, with some warning against the potential for “mission creep” and the “American-style militarisation of our police force”.

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[–] 6 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Ugh, as a Yank (I believe that is what y'all call me), I'm sad to see our style of policing spreading to civilized countries.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 week ago

    In this case it isn't the Americanisation of NSW police. It is the Isrealification. Some might say there isn't much difference.

    There was an abhorrent attack on Jewish people at Bondi. Australian's reject political violence and were shocked by this incident. We do not want this bullshit in our county. Unfortunately ZIonists used the incident to push their political agenda down our throats. Jewish people do have some legitimate fears but this country is not a war zone and we should not behave like one.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 week ago

    It's sad to see this global rise in authoritarianism. With the capitalist power structures under threat the parasite class will wipe many of us out then scurry off to their bunkers before the climate collapse disables us all

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