[lainde]

This makes no sense...I don't like this at all. WHAT is the rationale?????

[Fabozz]

"This makes no sense...I don't like this at all. WHAT is the rationale?"

The Secret Service receives very extensive training in anti-sniper tactics, as one might expect. Since they're experts in the subject, and are right there in the neighborhood, why shouldn't the President offer their help to local law enforcement?

[Grampa Dave]

I am afraid that the politically correct DC area police chiefs are better off running Divesity Quilting parties than handling this very bad situation.

[DoughtyOne]

Let's remember where this is taking place and realize that there are a good many VIPs and their family members in the area. All this person has to do is morph their tactics just a bit and we're going to be scooping up a Senator, Congressman or their family members out of the dirt.

This person is a top priority until he/she/they are apprehended.

[agrace]

Tracer had an interesting thought about this on another thread.

[ppaul]

This makes no sense...I don't like this at all. WHAT is the rationale?????

The rationale: