WHY MILITARIZED POLICE DEPARTMENTS DON'T WORK: CONFRONTING ANGRY CITIZENS IN THE GARB OF JACK-BOOTED THUGS DOES PLENTY OF DAMAGE, ACCOMPLISHES NOTHING.

The article focuses on the problems with militarization of police departments in the U.S. Topics include the rioting that occurred in Ferguson, Missouri in response to the police shooting death of black teen Michael Brown, police power in the U.S., and efforts to prevent police brutality. Information is provided on freedom of speech and Americans' public opinion of police.