El_Bee wrote: » That only happens in really really corrupt nations like Mexico and maybe Brazil, if we continue on with that logic why have police at all? they only upset the criminals with their presence.
El_Bee wrote: » Mantis Toboggan wrote: » We already have armed gardai and rapid response teams etc, if we armed all gardai the criminals will just arrive with better weapons and shootouts will happen and gardai will be killed. That only happens in really really corrupt nations like Mexico and maybe Brazil, if we continue on with that logic why have police at all? they only upset the criminals with their presence.
Mantis Toboggan wrote: » We already have armed gardai and rapid response teams etc, if we armed all gardai the criminals will just arrive with better weapons and shootouts will happen and gardai will be killed.
realdanbreen wrote: » Whether you trust them or not you should try living in a country with a really bent police force. You would be on your knees being thankful for the country that you live in.
Mantis Toboggan wrote: » Exactly like the chap that shot dead Mark Hennessey when he could have been easily arrested and put up for murder. We could have had more answers than questions. More guns isn't the answer.
Hoboo wrote: » Mantis Toboggan wrote: » We already have armed gardai and rapid response teams etc, if we armed all gardai the criminals will just arrive with better weapons and shootouts will happen and gardai will be killed. Not to mention I wouldnt trust 90% of the gob****es in the gardai with a baton nevermind a gun. Not our brightest or best.
Hoboo wrote: » Not to mention I wouldnt trust 90% of the gob****es in the gardai with a baton nevermind a gun. Not our brightest or best.
El_Bee wrote: » Gardai aren't robots, they're scared and rightly so, I'd say arm them but we've a better chance of every criminal handing in their guns than that happening.
Jeff2 wrote: » How much does it cost for them to be out on the street rather than sitting on their ars in the stations.?
bigpink wrote: » Is this Kinahan Hitch thing
[Deleted User] wrote: » And cost more in terms of Garda, resources etc.
Collie D wrote: » Actions would be better.
bloudet wrote: » Another death tonight - in Edenmore. Where and when will the next one be.
Righteouswrong wrote: » Same lad having a field day
ASOT wrote: » One of the Sweeney's shot now.