Citizen Soldiers Keep Order During Boston Police Strike

The video discusses a period in Boston when businesses prepared for unrest with humor, and citizen soldiers took over city duties due to police absence. Crimelords used tactics to intimidate until the police returned. The absence of law enforcement for three months led to increased crime, highlighting the importance of police in maintaining city welfare. Police complaints about poor pay and overwork were central issues during this time.

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