LJI XI-5: My enemies are all too familiar. They're the ones who used to call me friend (~1050 words)

[kehlen]

1.1. The police in the Soviet Union, and later, in Russia, were called militia until several years ago. A slogan about them, popularized by newspapers and movies, read "Our native (own) militia keeps us safe".

I have never had much to do with the militia. I have been to a precinct thrice of my own volition: at 18, to receive my first passport; at

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[sweeny_todd]

I don't trust the police. I live in the relatively 'safe' place, and even that is changing, as our governments put in more and more laws that give the police more powers and take them from the citizens. And the citizens just watch and let it happen...

[kehlen]

Same here, different government actions maybe, but the same general direction of forbidding everything, and judging everyone by the example of the worst members of society. :|

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[ellison]

This is some really scary stuff. I hate when police are too powerful and care more about power and force than they do about helping people. It makes me so uneasy. Thank you for sharing.

[kehlen]

Very true, especially when they are hunting imaginary foes. :/

[rayaso]

I am so sorry to read how things have declined. This seems to be a very troubled time worldwide.

[kehlen]

It is. But there is something almost reassuring in how widespread the problems are, because you feel less alone with them. :|

[favoritebean]

This is such an excellent take on the prompt. I always appreciate your pieces, because they shed a light on how life is outside of the United States (our media is not worldly, alas). Our police have some issues with corruption as well, which has become cause for concern.

I wish we had ballot option where we could vote against everyone. I imagine voter turnout would be higher if we could be allowed a "No Confidence" vote.

[kehlen]

Thank you!

Has there never been a "no confidence" option?