neither here nor there, but I've seen tons of comments, both here, other forums, social media, news sights, etc, talking about how Police in general have become far too militarized. so now that the "militarized police state" may be starting to get under control, suddenly it's a conspiracy?

it's pretty ridiculous when your average patrol officer making traffic stops looks like a Navy SEAL walking up to your window, and all these small-town police departments that have MRAP's and Strykers and other heavy armor - just unnecessary.