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Towns Say 'No Tanks' to Militarized Police
Wall Street Journal ^ | February 6, 2014 | JENNIFER LEVITZ CONNECT

Posted on 02/20/2014 7:51:31 AM PST by Altariel

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To: B4Ranch

Each Militia will have to establish their own operating procedures.


41 posted on 02/20/2014 9:55:37 AM PST by The_Republic_Of_Maine
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To: GraceG

Thank you, Think about moving to Maine, it is going to be free nation after the vote in 2018.


42 posted on 02/20/2014 9:55:37 AM PST by The_Republic_Of_Maine
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To: Billthedrill

That also thickens gasoline, but Styrofoam both thickens and makes it sticky.


43 posted on 02/20/2014 9:56:48 AM PST by null and void (<--- unwilling cattle-car passenger on the bullet train to serfdom)
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To: Noumenon
You oughta know not to stand by the window
Somebody might see you up there


44 posted on 02/20/2014 9:59:12 AM PST by null and void (<--- unwilling cattle-car passenger on the bullet train to serfdom)
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To: Oldexpat
"So far there has not been a single incident since 911 that really required the police to have an APC.

The last time I recall the police using any APCs was at Waco but that was "for the Children".

45 posted on 02/20/2014 10:22:53 AM PST by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: tanknetter
These vehicles are paid for and have good capabilities in the “heavy rescue” area. However they SHOULDNT go to the PDs so that local cops can swagger around in black fatigues/ tac gear thinking that they’re suddenly SWAT. They should be painted Red or yellow or dayglo green and handed to local FDs/emergency rescue orgs.

People in towns infested with these weapons of war (and they cannot be classified as anything else) should force through ballot initiatives that all of those tanks shall be painted bright pink with a "Hello Kitty" stenciled onto the hood and doors. Yeah, big man...you're getting ready to slaughter those you swore to serve and protect, but you're going to look like a big ol pussy driving there.

46 posted on 02/20/2014 10:25:44 AM PST by Orangedog (An optimist is someone who tells you to 'cheer up' when things are going his way)
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To: Pan_Yan

“This” equipment, meaning the current MRAPs? Or military surplus vehicles in general?

Following Hurricane Gloria in 1985 my town’s two WWII era Deuce and a halfs and the 3/4 ton Dodge were used to haul volunteer clearing crews with chainsaws to reopen roads, evacuate elderly to shelters until the power came back on and haul water (in garbage cans and 55 gallon drums, this was before the ubiquitous pallets of bottled water) to people with wells.

We had a Jeep Cherokee, but like all the other 4x4 owners in the area couldn’t pitch in until we were able to get out. Something made possible by the towns old military equip.


47 posted on 02/20/2014 10:29:32 AM PST by tanknetter
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To: tanknetter

I am sorry. I misread your post.. Please forgive me.


48 posted on 02/20/2014 10:59:42 AM PST by crazydad (Obamamohamed is a traitor)
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To: Old Sarge

Great point. Again those cities are Democrat run and ruined..


49 posted on 02/20/2014 11:06:55 AM PST by crazydad (Obamamohamed is a traitor)
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To: crazydad

No biggie, nothing to forgive, FRiend.

I really do see and share the concern about these things ending up in the hands of overzealous police forces. But given that they are paid for think that there are a lot of appropriate uses they can be put to.

For example, I follow the storm chasing community and some of the groups are trying to get their hands on some. While they are top heavy and susceptable to lifting winds, their armor provides excellent protection from hail and flying debris that routinely damage and destroy civilian chaser vehicles. Plus they can carry a whole mess of equipment and even provide space for chasers to throw down sleeping bags ...


50 posted on 02/20/2014 11:09:40 AM PST by tanknetter
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To: Noumenon

The Ukrainians seem to be getting the hang of it.


51 posted on 02/20/2014 11:37:40 AM PST by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: DuncanWaring

That they do. Doubtless, we can improve upon the method.


52 posted on 02/20/2014 11:41:31 AM PST by Noumenon (Resistance. Restoration. Retribution.)
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To: Noumenon

I would say a lawless federal regime. Which is expressly why I said at the state level. And while the current federal regime wants to involve itself with local police matters, counties and states are very equipped to stop such unconstitutional antics.

States certify local police departments, so they must obey state rules. Importantly, some states are already moving in the direction I propose. And not only for de-paramilitarization.

The Arizona legislature is proposing to change state law to make electronic evidence obtained without a warrant inadmissible in state courts. They don’t care if the NSA, the FBI, the CIA, etc., think it is fine and dandy, and have it approved by FISA courts and bureaucrats. It is not admissible evidence. Importantly, neither are its derivatives.

This means that if the NSA tells some police department that some Juan is a meth dealer because they intercepted his phone calls, they have effectively killed that arrest.


53 posted on 02/20/2014 12:42:05 PM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy (WoT News: Rantburg.com)
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To: Altariel

MRAPs are generally very survivable, but they’re also a pretty easy mobility kill. Just the nature of the beast. In the end it’s about who’s riding inside them, and I can’t say I’d be terribly worried on that front. Now if it was a squad of Infantry Soldiers...well, then I’d be worried.


54 posted on 02/20/2014 4:58:45 PM PST by Future Snake Eater (CrossFit.com)
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To: DJ MacWoW

“Rescue” vehicle, my butt!


55 posted on 02/20/2014 7:16:20 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Colorado: the Maryland of the Mountain West)
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To: Altariel

56 posted on 02/20/2014 8:13:46 PM PST by Manic_Episode (GOP = The Whig Party)
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To: Altariel

Thanks for the ping.
I’m in CT but ofen visit Keene and lately the area near Milford ...


57 posted on 02/21/2014 3:26:59 PM PST by campaignPete R-CT (Let the dead bury the dead. Let the GOP bury the GOP.)
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To: granite
A 6-minute YouTube video by yours truly and Mark P. Ferri, about the loss of freedom in America.


58 posted on 02/22/2014 5:56:27 AM PST by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: null and void

59 posted on 02/22/2014 5:57:37 AM PST by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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