Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Argentina's Cuts Rile the Police

However, there are growing signs that discontent [in Argentina] is widening beyond the middle class. Coastguards and the gendarmerie, a military police force, last week staged unprecedented demonstrations against a decree that led to wage cuts for many.

The spectacle of uniformed security officials in open conflict with the government at a time when rising crime is a top public concern was an embarrassment for the government.
I sometimes wonder how our police or military would react if their pay or benefits were cut.

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