OC Freedom
Regular Member
If it was used to successfully rescue close friends or family I suspect you may have a different view. You seem intent on arguing the issue. I will tell you simply it is public safety tool. If used improperly, it will be taken away. Armored vehicles have been around in law enforcement for over 50 years. If your local PD was intent on oppressing the public, they would have an entire fleet, not one of two.
Every time I hear any enforcer of the law use the words "safety" or "safety tool" it sends chills down my spine. The safety excuse is used to stomp on our liberty, and on our rights.
Judge Andrew P. Nepolitano explains it so well in the following article.
http://www.creators.com/opinion/judge-napolitano/liberty-and-safety.html