While the United states Armed Forces (private mercenaries) are stationed at 737 bases, in 130 nations around the world, defending “all freedom-loving people everywhere in the world,” Oakland, california statute enforcement officers (acting under-color-of-law) violently disrupt a peaceful Occupy Oakland protest.  SEO Robert Roche throws a flash-bang grenade at an unconscious Scott Olsen.  The grenade lands inches from Olsen’s head, causing permanent brain damage.

       Postscript: After a three-year investigatory suspension, Roche was reinstated with all back pay.

       [added 5/15/2022] Thanks to Freedom’s Phoenix for this entry.