New Hampshire's Federal overlords are attempting to arm every Laconia police officer with a rifle. While most of us might personally like the NH cops we know...and while most could agree that police in the "free state" tend to be some of the most benign in the U.S., there is a reason for that. And it's not militarization or Feds.
They're more benign because we still have some Mayberry left and because the people at least try to peaceably keep their powers and capabilities limited. Toward this end, activists from Thanks But No Tanks have called a demonstration to occur at 6 p.m., before the public hearing at Laconia City Hall. You can find details at NHexit.com, although that is a separate organization.
Why exactly does Washington need to be involved in Laconia affairs, especially when this particular involvement isn't aimed at curbing police abuses? Safety against crime...comes from armed and vigilant citizens, not central governments who torture people. Safety against such faroff governments comes from a more independent New Hampshire. We have a chance to demonstrate that independence on a personal level Monday...by expressing our opposition to this escalation and thus helping to deter the next one.
Dave Ridley
NHexit.com