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We would have to deal with violent cops who want to hurt civilians, but at least they'd have less efficient tools to do so. And maybe the violent people would
by regularfry 6y ago
We would have to deal with violent cops who want to hurt civilians, but at least they'd have less efficient tools to do so. And maybe the violent people would be less drawn to a career in law enforcement if it wasn't associated with a militarised image.
If it's both effects at the same time, in a feedback loop, it's actually ok - you can stop the loop by cutting either effect.
- alisonkisk 6y agoWhen I think of the outrageous crimes committed by police, I see handguns and batons and knees, not military gear. I suspect the tacticool gear is more about the culture and mindset (your second effect). As tech companies attract computer nerds with computer toys, LE attacks violence nerds with violence toys.
- stjohnswarts 6y agoI'm sorry a 38 caliber "old school" pistol will kill you just about as quickly as an AR15 and a shot gun with correct shells will be far more likely to end you. It's not about the style of gun, it's about who's using it and how aggressive they are.