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SunSeeker

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11. That's why they are now being paired with DC Police for protection.

Reply to BH liberal (Original post)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 01:04 PM

Nov 29

Because these National Guard troops can't protect themselves, so they need to be protected by trained cops. Which of course takes DC Police away from their crime fighting duties.

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One of the main reasons why the National Guard... [View all] BH liberal Nov 29 OP

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Thanks... BH liberal Nov 29 #2

My brother was in the NYNG for 14yrs Historic NY Nov 29 #3

I took basic training at Fort Lewis, WA... BH liberal Nov 29 #6

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Yes... BH liberal Nov 29 #7

Reminds me of what I learned reading Autumn of the Black Snake. cab67 Nov 29 #5

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Interesting Sequoia Nov 29 #18

ONLY ONE REASON to deploy the Guards here. To help people and save lives. usonian Nov 29 #8

Well said! BH liberal Nov 29 #10

The Coast Guard has deployed overseas to Bahrain. Shipwack Nov 29 #19

That's why they are now being paired with DC Police for protection. SunSeeker Nov 29 #11

So true! BH liberal Nov 29 #13

Deployed NEEDLESSLY. BurnDoubt Nov 29 #12

It's clear... BH liberal Nov 29 #14

Enlightening KT2000 Nov 29 #15

You're welcome. As experiences go, BH liberal Nov 29 #17

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