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There is probably a big difference between the type of training and procedures between the police in the US and the US army. I don’t support militarization of

There is probably a big difference between the type of training and procedures between the police in the US and the US army. I don’t support militarization of the police, but the problem here is “poorly executed militarization”. In Switzerland, anyone with sufficient training and mental capabilities can keep a gun at home. In the US, any psycho without training can have a gun. The problem isn’t the guns, but rather guns in the hands of idiots. Same here with militarization of the police. We’re they to receive the same training as the US army, and abide by the same rules, they’ll probably do significantly less harm than what they do now.

slater 5y ago
Just FYI re: Switzerland and guns, because the gun nuts always bring it up, yet oddly enough always neglect to mention that ammo is RIDICULOUSLY well regulated in CH. So, yes, folks who've done their Swiss military service have their gun at home. Sans ammo.
the_only_law 5y ago
> We’re they to receive the same training as the US army, and abide by the same rules At that point why not just replace the police with the army then?
- volta83 5y ago
  That sounds like a much better idea than giving army equipment to untrained civilians... --- I'm not in favor of replacing the police with the army, just pointing out that it would be a less stupid idea than giving untrained civilians army weaponry they lack the expertise to handle.
treeman79 5y ago
The is a different angle to consider. Is it okay to shoot someone to protect life and or property? Some feel it’s almost/never justified. Basically criminals can do whatever they want. (San Francisco) Others feel it’s a moral responsibility to shoot. And that society is better if bad people fear being shot. (Texas) People who do bad of course, have their own preferences. A persons opinion on that is going to drastically affect their viewpoint on guns.
lovetocode 5y ago
You are absolutely right.

slater 5y ago

Just FYI re: Switzerland and guns, because the gun nuts always bring it up, yet oddly enough always neglect to mention that ammo is RIDICULOUSLY well regulated in CH. So, yes, folks who've done their Swiss military service have their gun at home. Sans ammo.

the_only_law 5y ago

> We’re they to receive the same training as the US army, and abide by the same rules At that point why not just replace the police with the army then?

volta83 5y ago
That sounds like a much better idea than giving army equipment to untrained civilians... --- I'm not in favor of replacing the police with the army, just pointing out that it would be a less stupid idea than giving untrained civilians army weaponry they lack the expertise to handle.

treeman79 5y ago

The is a different angle to consider. Is it okay to shoot someone to protect life and or property? Some feel it’s almost/never justified. Basically criminals can do whatever they want. (San Francisco) Others feel it’s a moral responsibility to shoot. And that society is better if bad people fear being shot. (Texas) People who do bad of course, have their own preferences. A persons opinion on that is going to drastically affect their viewpoint on guns.

lovetocode 5y ago

You are absolutely right.