Quote:I disagree with pretty much all of the "banned" items when it comes to arming a police force.

 

"Most police departments don't use many of the items on the ban list"?  I challenge anyone to find one link to a credible source that shows a police department using any of the items on the "banned" list.

 

Propaganda is used to in your words "appease the masses and appear as though the regime is taking steps to 'fix a problem'."

 

I think we're on the same page with a few differences.

 

Quote:Militarization is a problem to a whole lot of people. 

 

I don't see a problem with removing items from a program previously allowed under the program. What, exactly is wrong with that?

 

I agree that many people have a problem with it, but I disagree that it's a problem. 

 

People don't like the way police look in helmets, heavy vests, and rifles. Those, however, are accessible to the public. As for the other things, mine-resistant vehicles have only ever been defensive measures. The other stuff aren't even used by the officers. They're used with special units for special tasks. Are you saying that they don't serve a purpose?

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