re: US National Guard troops in Washington to begin carrying weapons, officials say.

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Also, many of these NG MPs are likely current or former law enforcement officers for civilian agencies in the greater D.C./NOVA/Baltimore area.

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I hope not. That would be pretty fricking retarded. Let’s take cops off the streets of the city we’re trying to increase a law enforcement presence in and take their guns away so they can stand in front of the Lincoln memorial in green tree suits. But maybe you’re right, not many have ever accused military leadership of being smart and efficient.