(07-21-2020, 07:04 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: Rand Paul:

"We cannot give up liberty for security. Local law enforcement can and should be handling these situations in our cities but there is no place for federal troops or unidentified federal agents rounding people up at will."


https://twitter.com/RandPaul/status/1285270380127629315

Again, context is key. Are fed agents rounding up people “at will”? According to the DHS secretary, over 40 people have been detained and charged with federal crimes because of vandalism on federal properties. The Portland police are only protecting city properties. 

According to the DHS Secretary, unmarked vehicles are used because marked vehicles will be targeted for violence. Rioters seen committing acts of vandalism and violence on federal property are spotted and then followed until they are separated from the rest of the rioters before apprehension in order to avoid more violence. Again, this is being done because Portland officials will not protect federal properties. 

Seems logical to me.

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