[nojokes]

I honestly do not know about how they look like. What I meant was higher rate of crime against people and police.

But to give you an idea what might turn police force to want to have more serious weapons. Just few days ago there was a 2 hours long attack on the local police station in France. Attackers used fireworks. Police did not respond though and I do not have an idea why. Perhaps they were outnumbered and outgunned.

In such situation, where criminals do what they like, would you prefer your police force have some serious weapons or you would think that it would be an overreaction?

[alisonkisk]

CNN: "Police said no one was injured and an investigation to identify the perpetrators is underway."

The police did a great job and I'm glad it didn't turn into a massacre that could have exploded into an outright civil war.

[baq]

of course i'd rather the police sit and watch and maybe throw some tear gas around. why do think violence or even lethal force would work?