Why Is The USDA Buying Submachine Guns?

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Why Is The USDA Buying Submachine Guns?

In May, the USDA's Office of Inspector General filed a request for these weapons. But why exactly do they need them?

According to a USDA press rep, the guns are necessary for self-protection.

“OIG Special Agents regularly conduct undercover operations and surveillance. The types of investigations conducted by OIG Special Agents include criminal activities such as fraud in farm programs; significant thefts of Government property or funds; bribery and extortion; smuggling; and assaults and threats of violence against USDA employees engaged in their official duties,” wrote a USDA spokesperson.

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www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-09-28/why-usda-buying-submachine-guns

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well pardon me for trying to contribute.

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Oct 2, 2014 1:59:56 GMT @codewhacker said:

Oct 1, 2014 14:16:44 GMT scpg02 said:

well pardon me for trying to contribute.

Sorry, didn't mean to offend,just wanted to let you know it was covered. As I recall not only the USDA but also NOAA was purchasing. While NOAA might have justification for defensive reasons e.g., alone at sea, it didn't make sense for the USDA to be armed and armed with fully automatic machine guns. I contacted both of my Senators with my thoughts and I believe my opinion had zero sway.

Please don' stop contributing.

My two Senators are Feinstein and Boxer. I don't even bother to contact them. I have been in both of their Washington offices however.

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Oct 2, 2014 1:59:56 GMT @codewhacker said:

Oct 1, 2014 14:16:44 GMT scpg02 said:

well pardon me for trying to contribute.

Sorry, didn't mean to offend,just wanted to let you know it was covered.

Sorry, it's been a long week already. I think it has left me cranky. Story for another time.

Oct 2, 2014 1:59:56 GMT @codewhacker said:

Please don' stop contributing.

will do. can't remember why I left the first time. Used to post regularly but been a while since I've been here.