This will send the anti cop members into a tizzy

[TopDog]

From USA today, get a MRAP for your police department FREE, YES FREE just pay shipping and handling.

Not bad some first class $1 million dollar military hardware for pennies on the dollar.

Here is the article:

Low miles, only driven in one war

 

[rockhopper46038]

Hey, since I paid for it, I ought to be able to get one, too.

 

[92ThoStro]

Wonder if anyone has outfitted them for riot control yet.

 

[Go Devil]

He'll yea!!!

I know how hard it is running the gauntlet of IED's and choke points bristling with insurgents this nation has to offer on a daily basis.

If you are the kind of cop that can't wait to brandish one of those, you are a ****tard.

 

[Go Devil]

He'll yea!!!

I know how hard it is running the gauntlet of IED's and choke points bristling with insurgents this nation has to offer on a daily basis.

If you are the kind of cop that can't wait to brandish one of those, or an elected official that believes he/she needs one, you are a ****tard.

I'm not anti cop, just anti "little man" syndrome cop.

 

[RedneckReject]

He'll yea!!!

I know how hard it is running the gauntlet of IED's and choke points bristling with insurgents this nation has to offer on a daily basis.

If you are the kind of cop that can't wait to brandish one of those, or an elected official that believes he/she needs one, you are a ****tard.

I'm not anti cop, just anti "little man" syndrome cop.

So I would assume that you feel that anyone who lives in a nice low-crime upscale neighborhood has no need for firearms then, correct? I mean, if you live in the heart of the perfect suburbian paradise, why on Earth would you need protection from the burglars and rapists that might invade your home on a nightly basis?

 

[Dead Duck]

Why should this bother the anti-cops?

If you don't believe that every department should have one, then you believe that cops should be shot. Simple as that.


It's a tool just like their vests- but a little heavier. I like the turret.

 

[Trigger Time]

Why should this bother the anti-cops?

If you don't believe that every department should have one, then you believe that cops should be shot. Simple as that.


It's a tool just like their vests- but a little heavier. I like the turret.

thats a far stretch. The majority of cops don't get shot at thankfully. These types of vehicles are for specialized units not a patrol car.

 

[Dead Duck]

thats a far stretch. The majority of cops don't get shot at thankfully. These types of vehicles are for specialized units not a patrol car.

So you don't want officers shot but you also don't think they should be protected??

They are FREE so what's the harm?

 

[RedneckReject]

thats a far stretch. The majority of cops don't get shot at thankfully. These types of vehicles are for specialized units not a patrol car.

I'm thinking these vehicles aren't exactly meant to replace patrol cars. That being said, I see no harm in any department having one, or a few, or several.

 

[poptab]

So you don't want officers shot but you also don't think they should be protected??

They are FREE so what's the harm?

Nothing is free.
This type of thinking is why our economy is ****.

 

[XMil]

Why should this bother the anti-cops?

If you don't believe that every department should have one, then you believe that cops should be shot. Simple as that.


It's a tool just like their vests- but a little heavier. I like the turret.

You have the logic skills of a 5 year old, and the historical aptitude of a newt.

 

[SMiller]

Will work great for floods-tornados-blizzards.

 

[MCgrease08]

The militarization of police departments continues.

 

[TopDog]

Any edge you can give the cops in a bad situation is a good thing. This would be for very specialized missions. I think every major city should have at least one for the SWAT team. And as for free, well that is a matter of perspective. They have already been paid for. So free to the cities.

Hell Chicago cops should probably have a dozen of them.

 

[Kutnupe14]

The militarization of police departments continues.

...I call it keeping up with the public

 

[Trigger Time]

So you don't want officers shot but you also don't think they should be protected??

They are FREE so what's the harm?

you mistook my words. I'm fine with them having them. I'm just saying give them to big departments that are more likely to need them before you give one to the hidden in bfe police department who only has to worry about the occasional rowdy moose on the loose.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Im torn. While Im against militarization of cops by spending taxpayer dollars to level-up to ridiculous levels like this, the feds pretty much giving away equipment that would otherwise get scrapped seems (at least on the surface) to be a good use of taxpayer dollars.... Do they need good swat gear and protective trucks to take out psychos who barricade themselves with hostages? HELL yes. Do they need IED rated equipment with hardened mount points for a 50 cal? NO! But if its "free" why not? Who cares if its overkill. It serves the purpose of protection, and is nice to recycle unused equipment. If I need a drill for occasional use at home that a cheap generic Black and Decker would suffice, should I turn down a donated slightly used DeWalt or Makita simply because its overkill and unnecessary?

Then the comes out and I wonder... "is this some sort of welfare for cops by an over eager federal gubment that has ulterior motives in getting the cops as well equipped as they are?" You know, for the kind of SHTF crap that Alex Jones, et al are going on about?

 

[medic6882]

At my first career fire department job we received a armored surplus Humvee that we got for a dollar and we converted it into a light rescue with a 150 gallon foam tank that we could use on car fires. It made more sense than selling it to a civilian. And saved the taxpayers from buying a new truck for us.

 

[Dead Duck]

You have the logic skills of a 5 year old, and the historical aptitude of a newt.

Because I like the police and I don't want them hurt?

Huh