I think they should all carry, partly for self defence, partly to keep the peace. Non lethal bullets could be used...
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Do we need more (fire) armed police?
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Blanks?Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostI think they should all carry, partly for self defence, partly to keep the peace. Non lethal bullets could be used...
If a lot of police carries guns all the time then they become tempting target for surprise attack and then use their guns.Comment
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Rubber bullets.Originally posted by AtW View PostBlanks?
If a lot of police carries guns all the time then they become tempting target for surprise attack and then use their guns.
Yes, they could be a tempting target.
Like the Brit who tried to shoot Trump!Comment
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They should all be armed. Then anyone who walks on the cracks in the pavement gets a bullet in the head. For first offence.Comment
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You mean they don't have tasers?Originally posted by woohoo View PostNo way, i know some police officers and I'm not entirely certain they should be trusted with anything more than pepper spray.."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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What about HMRC Inspectors?Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostThey should all be armed. Then anyone who walks on the cracks in the pavement gets a bullet in the head. For first offence.
And Family Lawyers?Comment
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HMRC inspectors don't need arming to do damage.Originally posted by AtW View PostWhat about HMRC Inspectors?
And Family Lawyers?
Family Lawyers would do better with tasers...."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Okay. They can be armed.Originally posted by AtW View PostWhat about HMRC Inspectors?
And Family Lawyers?
No arms for squirrels though.Comment
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This is an IR35, the most powerful tax weapon in the world. Do you feel lucky? Do you, punk!Originally posted by AtW View PostWhat about HMRC Inspectors?
And Family Lawyers?Comment
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Not from commercial point of view...Originally posted by SueEllen View PostFamily Lawyers would do better with tasers....Comment
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