Arming the Meter Maids

Police State Culture                                                                today’s deep question August 14, 2012 – Why would the National Weather Service need to purchase large quantities of powerful ammo? That’s the question many are asking after the federal agency followed in the footsteps of the Department of Homeland Security in putting out a solicitation for 46,000 rounds of hollow point bullets. (cont) “ Some Comments Okay, I *know* it’s absurd, but doesn’t it raise the hair on the back of your head a little to see every federal agency arming itself to put down domestic insurrection 90 days ahead of an election that the incumbent big gov guys are likely to lose? Comment by Ironic in Denver — August 14, 2012 @ 10:32 am Don’t forget those new riot style pump shotguns ordered for the Dept. of Edjicashun. Gotta protect up those hall monitors and substitute teachers.. Comment by TomR, armed in Texas — August 14, 2012 @ 12:04 pm bullet-proof checkpoint booths that include ‘stop and go’ lights… THAT falls along the line of our conversation today, Sondra! That being said, THIS sent a chill down my spine: http://freebeacon.com/silent-running/ Comment by Melissa In Texas — August 14, 2012 @ 3:07 pm This makes about as much sense as our local public school police force wanting their own SWAT team. Why does every federal agency need its own police force? Was there an associated order for earth tone garments? Comment by mech — August 14, 2012 @ 10:15 am ”