• zephyreks@lemmy.mlOPM
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    1 year ago

    Instead of fixing the root causes of gang violence, Sweden is about to turn itself into a militarized surveillance state.

    Wonderful.

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      The protection cited in the article is for buildings. Alright? No one is becoming a militarized surveillance state over buildings being protected by the military.

      This is a prime minister wanting to look strong in tough times, not a country becoming a surveillance state.

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          Sure, in some cases. Buuut this is a very clear push in a direction that grants the police more power and independence, while restricting freedoms of citizens, especially non-white passing.