• ComradeChairmanKGB
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    2 years ago

    In ghost Recon you play as a futuristic spec ops supersoldier, you can call in this armored car. Think about that.

    • Absolute
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      2 years ago

      I remember that game being so cool when it came out.

  • guojing@lemmy.ml
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    2 years ago

    Maybe they expect students to start a civil war and deploy IEDs? Seems like the only reasonable explanation.

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    2 years ago

    the militarized police vehicle is there to teach brats students fear and obedience. very important for living in an civilized advanced democratic capitalist society.

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      1 year ago

      I think it’s kind of a mix. Often these types of purchases are enabled by financial grants from federal or state governments. Our governments actively encourage this type of police militarization because we have so many mass shootings. But as we’ve found out time and time again, even with all this equipment and staffing in the world, they either arrive after everyone is dead or wait outside while the people (usually children) get murdered. But don’t worry, we’ve tried doing nothing to fix it, so we’re hoping things will change very soon. We’re doing great! Best country ever 🫡🇺🇸