So why do the cops need a tank?

[Savannahmann]

71. I think there is something deliberate going on.

I believe it is your deliberate effort to avoid the point of the post. No matter how I defend my choice of words, you don't like it. Fine, enjoy yourself. Enjoy your pedantic celebration. Yet, I've pointed out that many vehicles that are tanks, including the Sheridan, are not tanks according to others, including the tank crewmembers. I've pointed out that they call the Presidential Limo a tank, and suggested that you let the folks know that thousands of websites have it wrong. You instead go back to your original point, utterly ignoring the discussion. That is deliberate, and that is also dishonest.

The point remains, the militarization of our police is out of control, and there is no reason that the Dallas Sheriff's department needs this tank, armored vehicle, oversized armored SUV, or Urban Assault Vehicle, depending on what you choose to call it.

Since you have avoided that point, I will assume you concede it, and therefor declare that part of the debate won. You can walk around and shout that I used the wrong word, that is in common usage for wheeled vehicles, again proven by links and demonstrable evidence.

Perhaps you should mention it to Warner Brothers.

1:55 into the clip. The "Tank" mentioned was an armored limousine.