The Evolving Meaning Of "Bomb Squad"

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There is no better example of the increasing militarization of the police than their latest tactic of using a bomb disposal robot to plant an explosive device near a suspect in order to kill him. Apparently American streets are a war zone that justify more indiscriminate uses of deadly force (bombs are unquestionably less discriminate than bullets about what and who they damage or kill).