We were not a democracy under British. If somebody has to make a point, it is in good health of person and country to use non-violent means e.g. votes, media, etc. If a group of people want to impose its will on the lives of other people through the use of gun then you need to maintain law and order, and if is bigger threat to internal security then civilian law enforcement agencies can take then use of army is needed. And if you don't want to let people protecting constitution die then you need laws to protect them and facilitate them. That should make things sound more reasonable to you..
