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Lately everywhere I look on social media, the news and even in public places, I hear how much people hate cops. They talk about things like “the militarization of police” and discuss how the boys in blue "don't really need” armored personnel carriers, rifle-protective vests, AR-15 rifles, NODS, etc. Those stupid "when did this become this" memes are everywhere. People have been beating this drum loud lately, and frankly I'm tired of hearing it. Its just plain ridiculous and asinine to ask law enforcement to do such a dangerous job without those special tools at their disposal.

It wouldn't be so dangerous if they, you know, (a) bothered to ensure they were at the right address, (b) weren't always in "out to get you"/"you're just a perp we haven't caught yet" modes, (c) DIDN'T LIE ON THE WITNESS STAND, (d) didn't tolerate those that do.

A good example is the rise in SWAT usage — is there something wrong with "old fashioned"/boring detective work? What about "waiting him out" tactics?
Oh, wait, that would end up undermining the "need" for military equipment and training.

I haven't posted it in a while, but it's stuff like this that makes me believe that LEOs like it when you
Stop, Drop, and Cower
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Its just plain ridiculous and asinine to ask law enforcement to do such a dangerous job without those special tools at their disposal

Statistically truck drivers have a much more dangerous job. Using their reasoning truckers should use Hellfire missiles to insure they get home safely at night.

The sooner all government workers are replaced with robots the better. A robot doesn't have a life to lose so cannot legally open fire indiscriminately. Robots can capture suspects with a net.

“A good example is the rise in SWAT usage — is there something wrong with “old fashioned”/boring detective work? What about “waiting him out” tactics?
Oh, wait, that would end up undermining the “need” for military equipment and training. “

Yep. Over the line.