A new bill has been introduced that would allow police to put an end to demonstrations by killing protestors if it is deemed necessary. The bill, introduced by a Republican state senator, allows police in Indiana to deal with protestors obstructing traffic “by any means necessary,” even at the point of costing lives. Anonhq.com reports: The bill set off a backlash of criticism, as we have already seen extreme brutality on the part of police at the Standing Rock camps, without an anything-goes type bill. The passing of a bill like this will absolutely result in innocent lives lost. The bill is known as SB285 and was introduced earlier this year. It reads, “A responsible public official shall, not later than 15 minutes after learning of a mass traffic obstruction in the official’s jurisdiction, dispatch all available law enforcement officers … with directions to use any means necessary to clear the roads of the persons unlawfully obstructing vehicular traffic.” The bill was written by conservative Senator Jim Tomes. Tomes has been a controversial figure in the past, introducing legislation that made it easier for those convicted of drunk driving offenses to obtain firearms. He also tried to have transgender individuals [...]
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