Incidents such as the planned terrorist attack against the British Columbia legislature in 2013 raise concerns about domestic terrorism.Imagine that concerned citizens petition the federal government to expand police powers,including surveillance on individuals who pose a threat to the safety and security of Canadians.Opponents of this petition argue the expansion of police powers will result in Canadian citizens losing their rights and freedoms as the government will increasingly use the police to protect their own interests.What perspective on the role of the police do the opponents support?

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The opponents of the petition are supporting the radical perspective, which often critiques the expansion of police powers as a means for the state to control and suppress dissent, thereby protecting its own interests at the expense of individual rights and freedoms.

Incidents Such as the Planned Terrorist Attack Against the British