Feds have a long tradition of attaching federal monies to things and getting the local PD’s to dance their tune. I hope our right, but I figure that lots of mayors would participate in this. New York, Chicago first, then down the line. But you also have to understand that a trust deficit exists between P.D.’s and citizens that has been built over the last 50 years. After my house being burglarized and my experience with the local P.D. I don’t think next time I will even bother to call those worthless protectors. Federal money with strings attached. Feds will buy new vests and Police cars in exchange for confiscating weapons. I think lots of mayors would sign on. Lots of cops want to keep their jobs. I hope your right. I fear your not. So it’s time Cops start acting like the protectors they claim to be and not just union thugs with badges whose job is to protect political institutions.
The Feds offer that money to offset the cost of doing business at the police department. Vests and cars and continued employment will mean absolutely nothing if a measure is pushed that causes people take up arms.
Enough police officers and their leadership will tell mayors and the ATF that this is not worth the bloodshed.
I think gun interest groups are pretty strong, heck, look at how many states have concealed carry now, as opposed to ten years ago.
I would be the first to tell you that I can’t protect your property, and that you should get a gun, an alarm and a mean ol’ dog.