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Rand Paul, John Stossel and Disgraceful Commentary in the Ferguson Aftermath

By Timothy H. Lee
Thursday, August 21 2014

Judging from public opinion surveys, the American public demonstrates greater sagacity than many political leaders and members of the commentariat when it comes to the subject of police. Sadly, that includes some otherwise insightful conservatives and libertarians whose behavior in the aftermath of Ferguson, Missouri, riots leave much to be desired. First, the encouraging news regarding American public opinion. In a new survey, Rasmussen reports that, "Fifty-seven percent (57%) say the tactics used by their local police are about right. Fifty-one percent (51%) think…

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