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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Default FYI don't ask for a MC for a get away vehicle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yoUaH6wGLs

Damn they don't mess around!!
 
Old Jul 21, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Yeah. Safer than getting in a chase and maybe injuring some innocent bystander.
 
Old Jul 21, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Abso-F'in-lutely. Of course, there is no way the cops in the States would be allowed to do that. We're too concerned with protecting the criminals rights than bringing things to a well defined end like that.
 
Old Jul 21, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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That's beautiful. Maybe we should take a page from Spain's book on how to deal with terrorists. On second thought, nevermind, the good ol USA handles business when no one else will.
 
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Originally Posted by omgtkk
Abso-F'in-lutely. Of course, there is no way the cops in the States would be allowed to do that. We're too concerned with protecting the criminals rights than bringing things to a well defined end like that.
+1 on that.
 
Old Jul 22, 2009 | 01:11 AM
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Man I wish we could do that to criminals.
 
Old Jul 22, 2009 | 04:11 AM
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I think he should have asked for a tank...

Thats just me...

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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 05:51 AM
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I think he should have asked for a tank...

Thats just me...

Charlie D.
LOL, he's probably thinking next time he will.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 06:14 AM
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And that takes care of that !
 
Old Jul 22, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dbleagle
I think he should have asked for a tank...
I think they did the best they could....he actually asked for:

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