Militarization of US Police

[Preditor]

I should also add the mindset of “well they have guns so we should have better guns” is very problematic in itself, rather than tackle the problem of guns they just bring more firepower to the street.

It’s like the fire brigade treating and arsonist by giving him more petrol, what the fuck do you thinks gonna happen

I understand what you're saying, though I have to disagree and I would say that the topic is much more in depth than comparing arson crimes and firemen.

I believe the the police should have better guns than the criminals, I don't believe I should have to say as to why because the answer is rather simple - if our police is better equipped than the opposition they stand a better chance at winning and coming out unharmed.

These criminal organizations and thugs don't necessarily get their weapons from corrupt cops that tend to sell them. Sure there could be foul play though I highly doubt it contributes to the overall process in which criminals get such high powered weapons.

A key component to US policing and their training is that they always have to be one step above the person who is breaking the law, officers shouldn't be forced to fight on equal terms with criminals because that only makes it dangerous for everyone.