03-02-2004, 11:13 PM
Erm.
I am one of those folks who stockpile very powerful weapons of mass casual disembowelment. I have everything from 50 cal machine guns to various small arms. I collect ammo too. Lots of Ammo. Sadly, I am a bit like Bert from Tremors.
It's not about keeping the King or Queen of England out of our faces. Look at the good and kindly civilian that stepped in and assisted the officers. He is going to get a good citizens award and a nice shiny plaque from the mayor. He has been proclaimed a hero, and, no doubt, saved lives, in both blue uniform and civilian.
Invading America would be, at best, a dicey proposition, just because of nuts like me. Our right to militia and to stockpile our own weapons is one of the things that makes America a good place. However, it also means that our criminals are well armed. And armored now, on many occasions. You can go down to most sporting goods stores and buy "safety vests" being sold to hunters. Damn good body armor. Infact, most of these safety vests actually have better protection ratings then the POS body armor that most law enforcement officials are supplied. Most of our boys in blue are wearing vests with technology that is 3 or 4 years behind, at best. Each time a vest takes a hit, it was meant to be replaced. But many poor outfits are forced to "recycle" damaged vests, putting the officers at risk.
The 9mm, championed by Mr. Heston, is a sissified piece of crap. And he is a sissified Nancy boy. While I understand the need to keep suspects alive to get information out of them, and keeping the public safe. It's all fine and good. But when some guy in full armor sporting a street sweeper 10 guage full auto shotgun and an AK47, keeping him alive is well, just plain dumb. He just robbed the bank. It's academic. Screw the 9mm capgun and pull out some real firepower. The reliable and punchy and man dropping 45. The hyper velocity .357 magnum round. The brutal punch of the .44 magnum. Hell, the brand spanking new S&W .500 magnum would be perfect for dropping heavily armored foes, who also use somewhat armored vehicals to escape. (People stuff body panels with flak jacket plates) Give officers the fighting edge with simi or full auto-shotguns of their own. Give police more money somehow. Give them moderm armor suits. Give them tazors if you please, but allow them a real gun as well to deal with situations that tazors aint no good for.
Hell, I would be willing to pay for out of my own wallet guns for our local Greer officers if it were allowed. But not some pussy pea shooter. Perhaps, this could be a solution. If people want to sleep better at night and fight crime, perhaps police should get funded from the community more. People in the community should also have the right to decide what sort of fire power their protectors are packing. Seems like a good idea to me.
I am one of those folks who stockpile very powerful weapons of mass casual disembowelment. I have everything from 50 cal machine guns to various small arms. I collect ammo too. Lots of Ammo. Sadly, I am a bit like Bert from Tremors.
It's not about keeping the King or Queen of England out of our faces. Look at the good and kindly civilian that stepped in and assisted the officers. He is going to get a good citizens award and a nice shiny plaque from the mayor. He has been proclaimed a hero, and, no doubt, saved lives, in both blue uniform and civilian.
Invading America would be, at best, a dicey proposition, just because of nuts like me. Our right to militia and to stockpile our own weapons is one of the things that makes America a good place. However, it also means that our criminals are well armed. And armored now, on many occasions. You can go down to most sporting goods stores and buy "safety vests" being sold to hunters. Damn good body armor. Infact, most of these safety vests actually have better protection ratings then the POS body armor that most law enforcement officials are supplied. Most of our boys in blue are wearing vests with technology that is 3 or 4 years behind, at best. Each time a vest takes a hit, it was meant to be replaced. But many poor outfits are forced to "recycle" damaged vests, putting the officers at risk.
The 9mm, championed by Mr. Heston, is a sissified piece of crap. And he is a sissified Nancy boy. While I understand the need to keep suspects alive to get information out of them, and keeping the public safe. It's all fine and good. But when some guy in full armor sporting a street sweeper 10 guage full auto shotgun and an AK47, keeping him alive is well, just plain dumb. He just robbed the bank. It's academic. Screw the 9mm capgun and pull out some real firepower. The reliable and punchy and man dropping 45. The hyper velocity .357 magnum round. The brutal punch of the .44 magnum. Hell, the brand spanking new S&W .500 magnum would be perfect for dropping heavily armored foes, who also use somewhat armored vehicals to escape. (People stuff body panels with flak jacket plates) Give officers the fighting edge with simi or full auto-shotguns of their own. Give police more money somehow. Give them moderm armor suits. Give them tazors if you please, but allow them a real gun as well to deal with situations that tazors aint no good for.
Hell, I would be willing to pay for out of my own wallet guns for our local Greer officers if it were allowed. But not some pussy pea shooter. Perhaps, this could be a solution. If people want to sleep better at night and fight crime, perhaps police should get funded from the community more. People in the community should also have the right to decide what sort of fire power their protectors are packing. Seems like a good idea to me.
All alone, or in twos,
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."