I'm concerned about a 'police state,' but not at the moment.    I am concerned that we have militia's that are clearly anti federal government, which to me could lead to either the anarchy of tribes we see in less developed nations, or, the facism of an authoritarian state that is forced to control the militias which defy the law.       I hope neither is at hand.     *You might want to read up on the Soveriegn Nation movement and get a handle on a group that thinks they are on your side Motley.   

It is tough call, if for no other reason that we have two reasonable people  (you and I) that have almost opposite concerns about the direction of the nation - and both love the country.   It's only an 'easy' call if don't seriously consider the opposing opinions.     That may be OK if you are one of the majority in the room, but it's quite another when your opinion is in the minority.  

We have all been a minority at some point in our life, it's good to remember how that feels.