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People want large, busybody police departments and they don't want to pay the taxes that entails.

Police departments found a way to fund themselves without pissing off anyone who matters politically.

Police unions want large busybody departments and they don't care who pays. They just know that once a new police officer is hired SOMEONE will pay.

No, people want large, busybody departments. It makes them feel safe. They don't want to increase their taxes, though, especially in conservative states such as Oklahoma.

I don't think robbery makes anyone feel safe.

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