Quote:There comes a time where negotiations break down and other options are used. You can't be complacent and not be ready to take further action if negotiations fail.


Your point doesn't make sense in this situation.

Perhaps. I agree that contingencies must be considered if the negotiations-meditations go south.


Perhaps in this situation they exhausted all other avenues. However, I have my doubts based on my thoughts regarding our police force having equipment designed to kill enemy combatants on a battle feild.


You may be right that based on this particular circumstance the appropriate action was taken. It doesn't change the fact that the police are beginning to behave like a military force than the protectors of the peace.


That's really my main concern and point.

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