"a bunch of local yokels ordered around by some set of corrupt local politicians would be allowed to run around with military grade hardware ..." This won't la

"a bunch of local yokels ordered around by some set of corrupt local politicians would be allowed to run around with military grade hardware ..." This won't last long. When municipalities find out how much it costs to maintain these "freebies" they'll put them out for bid. You can buy one and park it on your deer-hunting lease.