[Foundahardheadedwoman]

I have an idea that the fire sale prices the Feds give to the local police departments is making the purchase of new toys to the cops irresistible, but that is not the purpose of the program. The Feds are pre-positioning military assets for when the Feds need them. Think the local cops really have need for this stuff and when the Feds turn up and say we are taking this humvee the local cops will protest? Not likely.

[no-to-illegals]

First thing am going to do if society breaks down is join the criminals... LOL .. Nope truly will not join the criminals. Upbringing will determine those normally turning into criminals and those attempting to uphold Law and Order. With a complete societal breakdown it becomes everyone for themselves and everyone providing their own protection. If the Feds want the equipment back they better move quickly. If society breaks down completely, everyone is going to want a machine gun, plenty of ammo and an armored vehicle.

[Starboard]

There should be congressional hearings on this. The American people need to be aware of and consider all of the implications of putting military grade equipment in the hands of local police forces. And we need to know what’s driving this “generous” distribution of equipment. But all you hear are crickets chirping in the background as the congress sleepwalks through another term.