"port authority"
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Tom filled in for Mark Koernke on this Monday episode, discussing the militarization of civilian authorities including the New York Port Authority and Transit Authority now carrying machine guns and wearing black uniforms without insignia. The show examined concerns about police becoming increasingly militarized nationwide, with callers reporting similar trends in California and other areas. A significant portion of the second hour featured discussion of Ron Paul's 2008 presidential campaign, with Ed Cornke arguing that Paul was the only Republican candidate committed to staying in the race regardless of polling numbers and emphasizing his platform of constitutional governance and states' rights. The episode also covered topics including immigration policy, economic recession concerns, and the militarization of police forces as preparation for martial law.