Is There a Rise in Everyday Authoritarianism?

There has been a rise in everyday authoritarianism, says the writer. But much of the debate is fairly onious and by partisan one, he adds. The police have experienced real opposition on the streets, writes John Defterios. And there's an expectation that they will be more willing to use what would otherwise be considered 'excessive force' He asks: Is it because people are enamoured with lock downsan and confinements?