Kansas City Star Guest Column Argues Against MAGA Military Occupation

Actually . . .

We've noticed quite a few social media comments begging Prez Trump to come to Kansas City.

Aside from culture war flexing . . .

National Guard in party districts isn't a totally bad idea and might even offer local police some guidance on cowtown patrols after the National Guard packs up.  

Either way . . .

Here's a more panicked perspective . . .  

"We’re at a very dangerous place in our democracy. The president and leading Republicans have threatened or ordered deployments of troops to U.S. cities — including in Missouri — ostensibly to bring about public safety and reduce crime. However, there is no emergency and no justification, as the governors and elected officials attest in states and cities targeted for deployments of military personnel."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Deploying military to US cities like KC isn't just wrong. It's dangerous | Opinion

Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt and other Republicans show they misunderstand the military by suggesting it should be used for law enforcement in Kansas City.

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