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What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate

Smith County, Texas, Sheriff J.B. Smith has acquired two military surplus 13-ton armored personnel carriers to supplement his department’s weapons against crime. “We could use them in hostage situations, dangerous standoffs and even for crowd control,” gushed Smith. “These carriers would make any criminal think twice. We can just back them up to a building and knock down the door.” (Reuters) ...Naw. He’s just hoping he can attract “Waco II: This Time We’re Really, Really Ready” to his county.


Publication Date: 25 May 1997

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