bucs90
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- Feb 25, 2010
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No time to respond to every post I want to. But, a few points.
Cops carry M4 "assault rifles", and are called "militarized". An M4 5.56 rifle is FAR FAR FAR more accurate than a Glock pistol or shotgun. So....you know all these active shooting situations in schools, malls, etc? Well, a cop wants to not miss. So do innocent people. From 20 yards and farther, the M4 is a far SAFER weapon for the cops to carry. There is a reason the military carries them. They're superior in accuracy. It's not "militarization"...........its common sense.
Cops were extra body armor these days. Wouldnt you? Cops dont want to die on duty either. Their families dont want them to die on duty. Again, it's not "militarization", its common sense.
Cops get their rifles and body armor, most times, from military surplus. Thanks to SMALL GOVERNMENT politicians, most PD's have tight budgets. They buy used or surplus military armor and rifles. Again....for accuracy and safety, not "militarization". And the military uses camo and black gear. What.....should the cops get their vests dyed pink to make you all feel better?
As for the OP, I read the link, which was an anarchist website that basically cut and pasted the plaintiff's lawsuit summary. I'll save comment on the case until I read the defendants side of it. On the surface, it sounds like the 5 cops were absolutely in the wrong. SHOCKER.......1,000,000 cops in America, and there are GASP- bad apples among them? No shit. There are bad apples in the Marines and Army and the Church and Schools and in Business. Anything made up of humans will contain bad humans.
Cops carry M4 "assault rifles", and are called "militarized". An M4 5.56 rifle is FAR FAR FAR more accurate than a Glock pistol or shotgun. So....you know all these active shooting situations in schools, malls, etc? Well, a cop wants to not miss. So do innocent people. From 20 yards and farther, the M4 is a far SAFER weapon for the cops to carry. There is a reason the military carries them. They're superior in accuracy. It's not "militarization"...........its common sense.
Cops were extra body armor these days. Wouldnt you? Cops dont want to die on duty either. Their families dont want them to die on duty. Again, it's not "militarization", its common sense.
Cops get their rifles and body armor, most times, from military surplus. Thanks to SMALL GOVERNMENT politicians, most PD's have tight budgets. They buy used or surplus military armor and rifles. Again....for accuracy and safety, not "militarization". And the military uses camo and black gear. What.....should the cops get their vests dyed pink to make you all feel better?
As for the OP, I read the link, which was an anarchist website that basically cut and pasted the plaintiff's lawsuit summary. I'll save comment on the case until I read the defendants side of it. On the surface, it sounds like the 5 cops were absolutely in the wrong. SHOCKER.......1,000,000 cops in America, and there are GASP- bad apples among them? No shit. There are bad apples in the Marines and Army and the Church and Schools and in Business. Anything made up of humans will contain bad humans.