Armed US Police Could Be On London Streets

The Telegraph (UK) ^ | 2-6-2007 | Brendan Carlin - John Steele

[varon]

Mr. Jack Bauer, please pick up the white courtesy phone, Mr. Jack Bower .............

[Domandred]

How would you feel about armed Mexican police on the streets of America? We shouldn't be doing this.

I agree. While Britain is our greatest friend and ally I do not think our police should be patroling their streets. It makes for a dangerous precident not only for ourselves but also other nations.

[Joe 6-pack]

This would set a bad precedent...besides, I'm pretty confident the Brits have what it takes to deal with potential trouble.

[highball]

I understand that, and I don't mind an exchange program. I also recognize that historically there have been many times when US soldiers were under the command of foreign generals (including the Revolutionary War).

I would still have a problem with importing large numbers of foreign policemen to patrol our streets. Oversight and accountability would be problematic at best.

Great FReep name, by the way. Speaking of alien policemen....

[the scotsman]

1--We made or bought the arms that saved us in 1940,though the thousands from your forefathers WAS a lovely gesture....

2-Dont write us off,the British are still tough......

[A Strict Constructionist]

I hope, no pray, that you are right.