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[–] Elkenders@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Does the university or the state pay for these in the US?

[–] codyofficial@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years 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 🫡🇺🇸

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