How Much Are The Police Really Costing You?

originally posted by: Tomcat1970
I live in a small Midwestern town, and up until several years ago the police dressed in regular style gear. Now they all dress tactical style and look like they are on the SWAT team or are in the special forces. Their pistols are hung on their chests in quick draw style and they all have AR-15's in their cruisers. The town is still a quiet peaceful place, nothing like the big cities but there seems to be a total transformation of their image and operating tactics. I don't see this making my town any safer but just with police who are armed and armored to the teeth ready for war. I think a lot of people find it a little disturbing.

So you are afraid of clothing? I have an acquaintance who said he was afraid of the police Bearcats that were used in a sniper situation. I explained that Bearcats are unarmed, and are used for the protection of the officers. He was unmoved. Sometimes ignorance can't be treated.