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Originally Posted by Merry Corbynmas

13 were foiled due to intelligence not any visual deterrent though, if we can prevent terrorism without armed officers on parade on our streets what is the case for having them?...

What is the case for not?

I don't see a problem with having armed officers on our streets - it shows we mean business. Most countries in Europe do - with all these murdering religous nutters about it has become a necessity. We don't know what innocent lives might be saved by doing so. It's about being prepared for any situation and saving lives.

Besides with all those hate-filled terrorists out there with guns, bombs and god knows what else I would much prefer the good guys were suitably armed as well.