How Police Unions StoppedĀ Congress From 'Militarization' Reform

Why even Rand Paul isn't talking as much about cops with army gear.
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Kentucky Senator Rand Paul took his time responding to Monday's events in Ferguson, Missouri. After the grand jury's decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson, Paul's office politely rebuffed requests for an immediate reaction. He concentrated on an op-ed, published in Time magazine.

"I will continue to fight to end the racial disparities in drug sentencing," wrote Paul. "I will continue to fight lengthy, mandatory sentences that prevent judges from using discretion. I will continue to fight to restore voting rights for non-violent felons who’ve served their sentences... I will continue the fight to reform our nation’s criminal justice system."