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Why Are Guards At Tomb Of Unknown Soldier Carrying Unloaded Weapons? (Vanity)

Posted on 10/22/2014 6:19:41 PM PDT by njslim

In light of recent attacks in Canada on soldiers, why are the Guards at Tomb of Unknown Soldier still carrying unloaded weapons.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Miscellaneous; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: islam; soldiers; terrorism
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To: Swordmaker
Why were no soldiers carrying loaded firearms at the Washington Navy Yard shooting where twelve people were killed just a year ago . . . because our idiot government thinks that trained soldiers cannot be trusted with firearms at work.

Apparently, our idiot government didn't trust them at Fort Hood either, and look what happened, a severe case of "workplace violence." Is there any doubt in your mind why I despise these government scum bags?

41 posted on 10/22/2014 7:30:29 PM PDT by Mark17 (MAs & PAs Broke busted, disgusted, liberals can't be trusted, throw the bastards into the sea)
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To: BatGuano
My suggestion would be that the rifles would be unloaded but that they have pistols holstered as side arms

Excellent suggestion. And if they didn't have loaded pistols before, they certainly should have them now.

But this is Obama's America. I wouldn't be surprised if the guards were ordered to exchange their rifles for wooden poles.

42 posted on 10/22/2014 7:32:27 PM PDT by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: njslim

Changing of the Guard-Complete Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvh9SPOm7MU


43 posted on 10/22/2014 7:37:57 PM PDT by TurboZamboni (Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.-JFK)
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To: JT Hatter

“Who do you want them to shoot?”

Really? Is that the best you can do numb-nuts?

How about this...I want them to shoot anyone that attacks them, especially if the attacker has recently converted to the “Religion of Peace”.

Now do you get it???


44 posted on 10/22/2014 7:39:07 PM PDT by Herodes
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To: JT Hatter

Who do you want them to shoot?

Anybody that might try to harm them or others.

Armed Forces...

(not really)


45 posted on 10/22/2014 7:39:42 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (Resist in place.)
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To: njslim
The Corporal was a reservist from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada out of Hamilton, so it was probably an extreme honour for him to be an honour guard at the Ceneotaph and Tomb of The Unknown. Even if he had a regular rifle, the attack was so unexpected that he may not have been able to react in time. Unfortunately, since there is no such thing as a 'carry permit' in Canada, it was up to the police to put down 'the dog'.

The two honourary guards in this photo in front of the Tomb of The Unknown appear to be RCAF, not Canadian Army, the east side of the East Block of Parliament Hill appears on the left of the photo.

46 posted on 10/22/2014 7:44:37 PM PDT by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was blind but now I see...)
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To: Leaning Right

Why even rifles? Couldn’t they stand guard with ceremonial flamethrowers?


47 posted on 10/22/2014 7:44:40 PM PDT by Fido969 (What's sad is most)
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To: njslim; blueyon; KitJ; T Minus Four; xzins; CMS; The Sailor; ab01; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; ...

Active Duty ping.


48 posted on 10/22/2014 8:00:34 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (Resist in place.)
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To: luvbach1

Do not they have a clip in their pocket? They can load really fast—if needed.


49 posted on 10/22/2014 8:03:22 PM PDT by Forward the Light Brigade (Into the Jaws of H*ll Onward! Ride to the sound of the guns!)
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To: njslim; Kenny Bunk

Because The Guardians of the Tomb of the Unknown don’t need bullets to annihilate evil. One glance - a break from their perfect drill - is enough to fry the mind and soul of a Jihadist and send him to Hell forever.


50 posted on 10/22/2014 8:17:15 PM PDT by golux
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To: Yogafist

Posse Comitatus Indeed.

You are the first I’ve seen to mention this in a thread about this.

I would love to see Military members armed when among the general populace if they have the necessary Training and Maturity to know their role. It is great that a 18-20 year old has combat medals from Afghanistan; but another thing entirely if you put him in a position where he may have to use a local LEO’s judgment.

If he shoots a civilian, will he be tried by UCMJ or local ordinance? Maybe in the Hague?

It is dangerous if any Federal Officers are identified immediately by locals as “the authorities”.


51 posted on 10/22/2014 8:40:20 PM PDT by bakeneko
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To: bakeneko

However, if military personnel are now being targeted by terrorists, something needs to be done, especially for the ones who interact with the public while in uniform.

Kevlar?


52 posted on 10/22/2014 8:46:48 PM PDT by Bratch
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To: fidelis

Had not heard about the incident. True of Navy, Army, and Marine bases, in general. Sensitive areas are more protected.


53 posted on 10/22/2014 8:49:25 PM PDT by Nuc 1.1 (Nuc 1 Liberals aren't Patriots. Remember 1789!)
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To: terycarl

They arent designed for simple display, they are battle ready weapons. The stocks are adjusted for show but otherwise its battle ready. As far as it goes for Tomb Guards anyways.


54 posted on 10/22/2014 8:55:48 PM PDT by aft_lizard
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To: IronJack

They do a check at every change, part of it opens the ejector.


55 posted on 10/22/2014 8:59:42 PM PDT by aft_lizard
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To: willibeaux

I dont remember them being chromed.


56 posted on 10/22/2014 9:01:36 PM PDT by aft_lizard
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To: Nuc 1.1
"Had not heard about the incident..."

It was actually about 4 years ago. Doesn't seem that long ago:

Shooting at Luke Air Force Base kills 1, injures another

57 posted on 10/22/2014 9:03:18 PM PDT by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
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To: JT Hatter
Who do you want them to shoot?

Terrorists that shot at them. If a terrorist desired to shot "the guard" on duty they could pull it off. However, when about 4 other soldiers come out of their quarters below the tomb with M-14s they will kill him before he can then shoot the civilians watching the ceremony. Those men should be armed.

58 posted on 10/22/2014 9:13:53 PM PDT by cpdiii (u)
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To: JT Hatter

I’ve been to the one in Canada that was attacked today.
I’m not seeing any reason why the same couldn’t be done at ours.


59 posted on 10/22/2014 9:41:09 PM PDT by ctdonath2 (You know what, just do it.)
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To: Forward the Light Brigade
Do not they have a clip in their pocket?

That would be a good idea; however, I don't think it would have helped the Canadian soldier guarding their Tomb of the Unknown Soldier who was the victim of a cowardly sneak attack.

60 posted on 10/22/2014 10:44:51 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished. It will just take a while before everyone realizes it.)
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