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We learned that in Minnesota the National Guard, State Police, and the local Police turned and ran and left the citizens to defend for themselves. So I have a couple of questions for our “Protect and Serve” authorities. (Vanity)
https://www.freerepublic.com ^ | 5-30-2020 | Enterprise

Posted on 05/30/2020 9:44:48 AM PDT by Enterprise

1. What determines the point at which you will turn and run and abandon the citizens you have sworn to protect and serve?

2. Can you draft a policy which gives the citizens a clear understanding of when you will turn and run? This is vital to the community because they need as much notice as possible to arm, organize, and deploy to have a chance to overcome the threat.

3. Hypothetically, suppose a crowd of thousands of thugs approaches a community and you turn and run and abandon your citizens. The next day, thousands of bodies of thugs are stacked like cord wood. Since you chose to abandon your positions, are you now obligated not to investigate, and arrest and prosecute the citizens who defended their homes and lives when you wouldn’t?

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To: Enterprise
Hey cops, thanks for showing us just how much resistance will be needed when you get the orders to void the second amendment. Answer: not nearly as much as I had expected.
41 posted on 05/30/2020 10:19:23 AM PDT by KarlInOhio (In 2016 Obama ended America's 220 year tradition of peaceful transfer of power after an election.)
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To: rfreedom4u

How many Marines will join in the riot?

Let’s just say, I have zero faith in any public sector employee. And that includes the military.


42 posted on 05/30/2020 10:20:32 AM PDT by redgolum (If this culture today is civilization, I will be the barbarian)
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To: KarlInOhio
Hey cops, thanks for showing us just how much resistance will be needed when you get the orders to void the second amendment. Answer: not nearly as much as I had expected.

That's a good point, but I think we are seeing the fecklessness of liberal politicians when they have to deal with the Antifa and BLM wing of their own party. They are afraid to do anything to stop the rioting in other people's neighborhoods, which is actually the greatest form of racism of all. I am sure they will stop it when they are in danger of having their own houses burned.

43 posted on 05/30/2020 10:25:53 AM PDT by freeandfreezing
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To: redgolum

As a former Marine, I confidently say none. Marines thrive on discipline.


44 posted on 05/30/2020 10:26:54 AM PDT by rfreedom4u (The root word of vigilante is vigilant!)
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To: Enterprise

This is why the second amendment is so important


45 posted on 05/30/2020 10:27:09 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Nifster
"This is why the second amendment is so important"

Now more than EVER!

46 posted on 05/30/2020 10:29:36 AM PDT by Enterprise
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To: Enterprise

Thanks, feel free to use it or any part during this issue.


47 posted on 05/30/2020 10:30:05 AM PDT by Grampa Dave ( If the reason you're wearing a mask is to protect me, stay home. If you are sick, gastay home!)
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To: Leaning Right

Protect and serve= Cut and Run.


48 posted on 05/30/2020 10:30:06 AM PDT by Oldexpat (Stand strong VA.)
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To: Enterprise

Covid and this whole riot incident show why a significant percentage of us on FR do not hold police in high regard. In some ways I am glad conservatives have had their eyes opened to the fact that the police are not their friends. Hopefully, this will reduce the amount of blind loyalty shown to LE on FR.


49 posted on 05/30/2020 10:33:14 AM PDT by Codeflier (Covid-19 taught me: Two types of "conservatives", frightened safety seekers vs. freedom lovers)
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To: Enterprise

They did not turn and run. It was a de-escalating retreat.

By letting them burn their own neighborhood, they saved lives be not engaging.

The Police are not going to engage the rioters like that. That is not productive. And it’s not worth making martyrs over.


50 posted on 05/30/2020 10:34:09 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: KarlInOhio

Makes you wonder doesn’t it? In some states the police are happily going around confiscating guns under the guise of protecting the public under the authority of “Red Flag Laws.” Can we gather all these hero warriors together and send them to Minnesota to confiscate guns from people who are a real threat? Asking for a friend.


51 posted on 05/30/2020 10:35:30 AM PDT by Enterprise
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To: Grampa Dave

I’m not sure if it’s a matter of cowardice. I think that maybe we don’t understand who the cops really work for.


52 posted on 05/30/2020 10:36:49 AM PDT by Sodbuster
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To: rfreedom4u

And what Marine would fire on civilians?


53 posted on 05/30/2020 10:37:11 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: Vermont Lt
"They did not turn and run. It was a de-escalating retreat."

They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em. On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.

54 posted on 05/30/2020 10:37:25 AM PDT by Enterprise
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To: Codeflier

Yeah, the folks on FR want to send in the Marines and gun down unarmed civilians.

That’s the type of person we see on FR these days.


55 posted on 05/30/2020 10:38:47 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: Vermont Lt

We’ll never know because they won’t be deployed.


56 posted on 05/30/2020 10:38:59 AM PDT by rfreedom4u (The root word of vigilante is vigilant!)
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To: Vermont Lt
"And what Marine would fire on civilians?"

A Marine who would uphold his oath to defend our country from enemies foreign and domestic. And if you think we don't have domestic enemies you haven't been paying attention.

57 posted on 05/30/2020 10:39:21 AM PDT by Enterprise
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To: rfreedom4u

A platoon of Marines would be enough. A company if you wanted to be absolutely sure.


58 posted on 05/30/2020 10:40:22 AM PDT by Hardastarboard (Three most annoying words on the internet - "Watch the video")
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To: Enterprise

And the people in the street—unarmed and walking around—are worth shooting at.

Buddy, you have been out in the sun too long.

No marine would fire on those people.


59 posted on 05/30/2020 10:47:55 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: Political Junkie Too
It's just a bunny...
60 posted on 05/30/2020 10:49:18 AM PDT by null and void (By the pricking of my lungs, Something wicked this way comes ...)
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