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SSJVegeta

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1. Perhaps states should start turning these civilian observers into an actual armed police force

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Jan 17, 2026, 11:00 AM

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…or they should start gearing up on their own and ready to fight when confronted. Kevlar helmet and vests aren’t the hardest thing to buy online. And obvs we live in America so the being-armed thing isn’t so tough either.

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