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Originally Posted by August
No, giving an armored assault capability to a federal police force is not part of some dark conspiracy. But it is just one more thing that a future tyrant could use to oppress us. I question the need for it. We already have those capabilities at the state and even the local level. Do we really need the Feds rolling armored vehicles too?
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Your are naturally assuming these are for fed use only. Feds pay for roads as well. Have for decades. Part of the master plan to use these armored vehicles?
As for one more thing to oppress us...armored vehicles have been available to all law enforcement agencies and the fed for decades. Have you been oppressed at any time? Has anyone suggested(other than the loons on the internet) that these vehicles will be used to oppress some guy in CT? Future tyrant? Have we seen on these shores a tyrant running the country? Feds do roll around in armored vehicles. Normally these a black in color. Look like Chevy Blazers or Cadillacs. Sometimes these vehicles are followed by black helicopters. These vehicle have been around for a long time because there are some very real threats out there. Being vigilant has multiplied exponentially since 9/11. Let's face it, we were standing there with our pants down. Now that the DHS is working on securing the country, working towards a more effective FEMA and attempting to get organized within yet a red flag goes up because of these activities. If a natural disaster of large proportions were to occur requiring thousands of Rubber Main coffins immediately, yet FEMA could not provide timely, there would be a outcry. Can't have it both ways. Luck favors the prepared.