My friend whose family was beaten to death by gestapo

[GatoGordo]

39. It still happens. Daily. All over the world

The "Gestapo" isn't dead. They call themselves something else these days. And they don't make any bones about where their loyalty lies. It NEVER lies in some sort of constitution that protects all. Always some despot, or some nationalistic movement.

example

Venezuela is struggling right now with all of this. Their "Gestapo" is called the Bolivarian National Police (PNB) and the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB).

NB: the lack of the word VENEZUELA in their titles

These are not professional law enforcement types whose duty it is to protect public safety. Their sole purpose is to "protect the Revolution". They have been recruited from the ranks of Chavistas, often poor and living in barrios/favelas. They are given a paycheck, a uniform and a gun. They take orders not from professional officers, but party hacks whose only loyalty is to The Revolution.

These goons are called to action frequently by "tweets" from their masters in the Chavista movement, to set upon hungry protesters. They are expected to suit up at a moments notice and report for "duty" when there is the least hint of opposition to Chavismo.

And the Brown Shirts? Oh, they are still around too.