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Yes, locking down an entire city, is an effective method to conduct a manhunt.

But just look at these pictures, http://imgur.com/a/Asgdb#0

Two untrained losers were able make a major American city look like a warzone.

I hope there aren't other potential bombers out there thinking "that's all it takes..."

Yeah that's what I thought too, a lot of spreekillings are about attention.

I also think they were waiting to show their big toys out on the street. Armored vehicles for a 19 year old without military training and equipment?

Hi, Mr Troll. This kid shot a college security guard to death, so the armor came out so he wouldn't kill 20 more.

I didn't see you volunteering to chase him down in your tshirt and shorts. Considering that you do your police work from tour computer , I would predict that he could outrun you anyway.

I like your point, and this is just my own personal nit to pick, but Collier was 100% a police officer, fully deputized like any other cop.

Well, presumably the response differs depending on the expected frequency of such incidents. Given that this sort of incident is thankfully rare, I don't think it's an inappropriate response. If copycats are inspired by it, tactics will have to change.

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