Ronald James Moran (18 February 1926 – 26 February 1997) was an Australian rules footballer who played a single game with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). [1] (wikipedia)
On that issue and in support of public security,
All indications are they fully intend to carry out those commitments . . . and you can't just say you're going to do it and not throw any money at it.
But the reality is that we don't live in Mr. Rogers' neighborhood anymore. The reality is that our officers should be armed.
They get issued bullet-proof vests, so obviously there's a danger,
All our officers are looking at is staying alive.
In light of the fact that this individual... shot at a law enforcement officer, once again border agents are saying we're not putting our lives at risk in these kinds of situations.
Primarily this has been an image thing. We're a peaceful nation, with Canadians being proud of the fact that we don't greet people at the border crossings with someone who's armed.
Primarily, this has been an image thing. We're a peaceful nation, with Canadians being proud of the fact that we don't greet people at the border crossings with someone who's armed.
The only things officers are asking for until they are armed is RCMP backup when there's a potentially armed-and-dangerous person heading for the border.
They're dealing with individuals with nothing to lose.
