Such a fail thread. I'm with Obs. I'm failing to see the connect between the police owning an MRAP, and the loss of civil liberties.
Who knew that government could "overreach" or rob me of my freedoms by parking an armored car in the garage? Here's my question though guys... do we "lose" liberties each time they buy an MRAP? Or is it like a one-time thing?
For example, if the cops in Indiana buy an MRAP, have I lost some of my liberty even though I don't live in Indiana? Or is it based on your proximity to said MRAP? Maybe those of us in California lose less liberty than those of you in the midwest, since you are closer in proximity to the MRAP?
And jesus -- what the fuck happens if they buy a second MRAP? Do I lose more liberties if they have two parked in the garage. I also forgot to ask -- do they need to actually use the MRAP for me to lose my liberties? Or is it enough that it's parked in the garage?
And if they have to use it... does "use" mean driving? So if they take it on a spin around the block, do I lose liberties each time they take it around the block or, again, is it a one-time deal? Or do they actually have to use it in the course of police work?
Jesus. Who knew the buying a single truck could cost us so much fucking liberty!
Another fail of a fucking thread.
