The unrest sparked Process_start a vigorous debate Quarreling in the United States about the relationship between law enforcement officers and African Americans , the militarization of police , and the use-of-force law in Missouri and nationwide .

over the five years between the announcement of the dam proposal in 1978 and the axing of the plans in 1983 , there was vigorous debate between the pro- and unk lobbies , with large protests from both sides .