[cosmie]

Being in Denver, that particular example may be related to someone in the cannabis industry. The bank lockouts and cash build up that's common in that industry make individuals in it prime targets for robbery[1]. With extreme violence[2] involved in some cases, it'd make sense for those stuck in this situation to invest in things like an armored vehicle if feasible.

While still a situation that's a direct result of and reflection on US policies, it may be a more specific issue than a general national trend towards greater stratification.

[1] https://www.coloradopolitics.com/opinion/at-risk-of-robbery-...

[2] https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/nation/fugitive-...

[noad]

This had nothing to do with marijuana. They usually use GMC Suburbans + men with rifles, but sometimes you see Brinks armored trucks too. I am quite familiar with the weed trucks.

[cosmie]

For actual money runs, yes. But as the personal vehicle for a successful marijuana business owner?

[jessaustin]

Why would such a person need a different sort of vehicle than any other successful business owner?

[noad]

Why are you assuming that? You just really want to force weed into this story somehow, is that the prism through which you see the world?