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Originally Posted by August
But last I checked utility companies weren't part of your federal conglomerate so I don't see the reason for their inclusion.
And apparently not without someone in government trying to dismiss that stink. What you say may be true, now, but that still doesn't justify Federal law enforcement obtaining armored vehicles.
Stick to providing blankets and bottled water and there won't be a stink.
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The inclusion of the electrical crews is as stated, people helping people. States helping states. You have seen many times of this activity after a storm. It is an example of the system that for some feel is being brought down by a purchase of armor vehicles and such.
There are a lot of things the Fed does that is not justifiable. Such as your paying for universal healthcare. Does it make it right then to purchase these vehicles because the Fed does a lot of unjustifiable things? Certainly not. Has anyone asked what these will be used for? Border protection? Not that I can find.
FEMA sticks to blankest and bottled water. Plus 4 wheel driver vehicles, front end loaders. John Deere gators and a plethora of other vehicles. But, the article says the DHS purchased these. Not FEMA. Again, the DHS is all agencies. These could go to ICE and other agencies that have a need.