Never forget that we spend $115,000,000,000 on policing every year so departments can buy things like this...
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And remember who they buy it from. Most of it was equipment made by defense contractors for the perpetual war machine. As they keep producing more, they say “Send the older models to the boys back home.” That’s how our police became so militarized to begin with.

Apr 26, 2021 · 6:18 AM UTC

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Let’s calm down everyone- the armored tank is clearly labeled “Rescue,” so nothing to be afraid of!
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And we have Ol Slick Willy to thank for that. A lot of the equipment they get free as well. Just have to pay the shipping.
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Yep! I'm pretty sure a militarized police force was NOT what America had in mind.
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Imagine how much good the police could do with a truck like that. And I don’t even know what? But, it could do all sorts.