Topic: Lapd

The discussion addresses the LAPD manhunt for Christopher Dorner, noting that officers opened fire on innocent civilians and conducted hundreds of warrantless searches. While one speaker suggests the FBI should investigate local police corruption, others argue the FBI is untrustworthy based on their actions during the Waco siege. A proposal is made for monthly drug testing of police officers or the total legalization of drugs to remove the incentive for corruption.

Wendy Taylor draws a parallel between the Waco siege and the 2013 Christopher Dorner manhunt in California, noting that media commentators used the term "Waco'd" when police burned the cabin where Dorner was barricaded. She suggests these events demonstrate a pattern of government violence and "crimes against humanity" committed with impunity. Taylor expresses hope that the 20th anniversary will prompt more citizens to demand constitutional adherence.

Local police departments in cities like Orlando and Los Angeles have received hundreds of millions of dollars in surplus military firearms, including M16 and M14 rifles. This transfer of equipment, which began under the Carter administration and accelerated under Clinton, is part of a broader trend toward a domestic police state. Critics argue that this "free" equipment comes at the cost of increased federal control over local law enforcement.