President Obama quietly issued an executive order Friday in which he continued to give local police departments military-style tanks, but also created a working group to make sure that the tanks won’t be used in a racist way.The great moments of Strongman Barack Obama.
“For decades, the Federal Government has provided equipment to State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies [LEAs] through excess equipment transfers [including GSA donations], asset forfeiture programs, and Federal grants,” Obama stated in the executive order.
“These programs have assisted LEAs as they carry out their critical missions to keep the American people safe. The equipment acquired by LEAs through these programs includes administrative equipment, such as office furniture and computers. But it also includes military and military-styled equipment, firearms, and tactical vehicles provided by the Federal Government.”
But don’t worry Ferguson protesters — Obama is creating a working group to make sure those tanks will be used in the spirit of diversity.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Obama To Cops: I’ll Give You Tanks, But You Can’t Be Racist
The Daily Caller reports: