You may have heard that the image-conscious Los Angeles Unified School District chose to return the grenade launchers it received from the Defense Department’s surplus equipment program. You probably have not heard about some of the more obscure beneficiaries of the Pentagon giveaway:
- Police in Johnston, R.I., with a population less than 29,000,
acquired two bomb disposal robots, 10 tactical trucks, 35 assault
rifles, more than 100 infrared gun sights and two pairs of footwear
designed to protect against explosive mines. The Johnson police
department has 67 sworn officers.
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Our local police have gotten two Humvees through this program. They are the original model hummers and its fun trying to find parts for them. Most of the local counties have gotten them in case of another bad winter. Last year taught them a lesson
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DeleteMy tinfoil hat lossened a bit today with the temp warm up. Hit a whopping 33°f. My point is(now that warm blood is taking oxygen to my brain) WHAT IF-the military is arming local law enforcement, not to harm civilians but to defy and stand against the fed in a hostile takeover. Nah, cant be. Better tighten my foil cap and get back to reality.
ReplyDelete:) Sure would like you to be correct!:)
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