[LonePalm]

The DC police should turn them on anyway for their own protection.

I learned as a newly minted Ensign that it is easier to beg forgiveness than get permission.

"Ceterum censeo Islam esse delendam."

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[GreyHoundSailor]

I do believe that was rule number one, followed closely by an explanation of the benefits of membership in the JOPA (junior officer protection association).