Resolved: We must remove paramilitary tatics/military weapons from U.S. police forces

Alright, since I've already argued my case, I'll go ahead and rebut. "As many have noted, Ferguson, Missouri, looked like a war zone. And its police"kitted out with Marine-issue camouflage and military-grade body armor, using short-barreled assault rifles, and rolling around in armored vehicles thus being indistinguishle from soldiers." While I understand the blatant racism that went on there, molotov cocktails were found in a car. While I understand the protesters were peaceful, the looters were not. The police force focused their energy on the wrong battle. I'm really not sure how it happened, it seems fairly obvious, but it did. This was mainly because this form of weaponry is new to them. But the town looks like a war zone because of the looters. Police tear gas cannot tear stores apart. ""Basically killing our own people with our own security which increases the already popular hatred of security . We want people to look at police officers and admire, or respect them not regret or fear them. Nonviolent crime should= a fair just non-violent punishment so in order for that to happen must remove these tactics. Giving a unfair death punishment also violates the 8th amendment so this practice is unconstitutional." While police may be hated, they are necessary. I agree the shootings of the innocent black men were wrong, and bound by racism, but the police had to step it up to deal with looters. I'll note that when a police car pulls you over, do you feel worried, or protected? Probably worried, because your about to get a ticket of some sort. Whether he has on camouflage of his blues, it's not a fun situation. I'd also like to note that while I do not support the death penalty, It is protected under the 8th amendment. I know this because the death penalty existed when the constitution was written. However, as times change, so do we. So I understand that we need to remove the death penalty. "he police don't just walk around with this equipment ready in hand, it is only used for drug crimes and sometimes riots as I stated above. 2.50 deaths a year from raids" I'd argue that weapons used in drug searches do protect us. They keep our streets clean, and put the bad people who might hurt us away. The SWAT teams really weren't involved before, seeing as to how they basically already have military grade assault rifles. "So as you can see this equipment is used wrongly at a daily basis just because it's free and available." I'll agree that right now, the weapons might be abused. With proper regulations from the state, and proper training, the police force could be turned into something good for all. " His first contention A is that police need this equipment to keep America safe but this isn't possible. Police are not trained to use this equipment info I provided in case so since they are not trained cannot provide safety to Americans will actually harm. There are many examples some cited by the blaze is when they throw in flash grenades in homes randomly. Not only in cases on fox news and on articles did this result in the person firing back but in most of the cases this type of engagement wasn't needed." Again, this would go back to proper training and discipline. Those types of people shouldn't be allowed on the force, whether they carry a pistol or an M-16. There exist good cops, ones that wish to help America. That is the proper cop that deserves some up grades. " I will attack his 2nd contention B now which mainly talks about how pistols and tear gas only go so far. I agree but what my opponent has to understand is usually this equipment is only used for drug crimes and every once in a while a riot like the Ferguson incident also SWAT and other agencies are available and again the police are not even trained to use the equipment and since it is mainly used for drug crimes or minor things then it isn't justifiable to have the equipment since paramilitary tactics or "strategies" are only used mostly on drug crimes which is what they were originally made for under Reagan." Pistols are only used for drug crimes? Someone better tell every cop, ever. Tear gas has been used countless times in American history, and not all just in drug raids. http://www.usatoday.com... This article directly pertains to our debate, so I feel like it's a good source. Once again, the police must be trained and discipline before they carry military grade weapons. They don't right now, but as this policy is accepted, they can receive proper training. I also think that drug raids are a justified use for these. Especially in a home, where the drugee has home turf. Improved weapons would help in that case. " I will now attack his point C which overall which is saying to restrict weaponry. I would agree with this if it was possible but its not, what my opponent must realize is that the equipment is given for free by the town or city or area so it is locally managed. Paramilitary tactics include general military weaponry so probably not possible to restrict it as well. And last but not least if the police aren't trained to use the equipment more causalities such as the 50 deaths." IT IS POSSIBLE TO RESTRICT WEAPONS IN THE POLICE FORCE. IT HAPPENS RIGHT NOW. Police are only allowed to carry licensed weapons. When a cop has proven that he would be okay with improved weapons, he will be issued a new gun, and then still be taken to court for a death, to see if it was justifiable. I also stand for cameras on police, simply because theirs too much "he said she said". For like the 1,000 time, I would require the police to be trained!!!! "So since this equipment is angering Americans, causing deaths, used wrong, free so overly used, and asked for the wrong reasons I suggest a pro vote on this topic. I also would like to point out that their has been screening process to make sure this equipment is used right but they have failed. For example on the news their was this group of police using paramilitary tactics. They had this guy and this guy had a gun. One police man told him to put his gun down. The guy listened but after the guy put his gun down the police offer shot him 6 times with a rifle for no reason." It's only angering a select number of Americans. The police who have access to these weapons right now are wrong. They have not been properly trained, and overall they are just bad people. Now, that's not to generalize the police, but the bad seem to be outweighing the good right now. Also, I really can't argue this because you didn't give me any facts. This s basically invalid only because I have no where to go to see this case. Finally, if we were just to give certain cops, who have several years of experience better weapons. We would see dramatic change in society, for the better. So long as they are uncorrupt and trained well, we should not remove military weapons from the police force. I agree Ferguson was out of control, but those police were not trained. Thanks, I am finished.