Fishing without a license in NJ? The game warden has a machine gun, aimed at you

Why does a New Jersey game warden need an M-14?

Because, shut up.

"This is a fully engaged police agency that patrols more than 800,000 acres in all 21 counties, plus our waterways, and faces a wide-ranging variety of policing issues," said DEP spokesman Larry Ragonese. "There are a variety of tactical considerations as to why these rifles are issued, and for their potential use. But we will not engage in a public dialogue in the media to detail our operational procedures."

I can smell the arrogance from here. Fishing without a license is a serious offense, and don't you dare forget that, punk.

Besides, that kid on a quad needs to feel the fear. And the fusilade from an M-14 is just the thing to keep him in line, unless, you know, you're sane.

Sadly though the militarization of our police will never end. The cops like their shiny toys. And they especially like being able to lord them over us peons, who aren't even allowed to own an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle any more. The Pentagon is happy to oblige, since they're got warehouses full of esoteric weaponry in search of a home.

Old and busted: To protect, and serve.
New hotness: Gun control for thee, but not for me!

Gee, I feel safer already.

Posted at 11:42 by Chris Wysocki   [/nj_politics]   Comments | Perm Link |
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