Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, is recruiting “special deputies” to deploy during disaster or unrest. Opponents say the move is dangerous.

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    5 months ago

    The new force has drawn vocal opposition in this well-to-do Long Island county, which is one of the country’s safest, protected by one of the largest police departments

    Ah, the rich American’s conundrum: elect Republicans because they want to cut my taxes, but they also want to be authoritarian dictators. What to do, what to do?