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Real-Life Gadgets For Real-Life Superheroes
cylonlover writes "Yes, there are real-life superheroes. And no, we're not just referring to firefighters, paramedics, and other heroic people whom we're used to seeing come to the rescue of others. We're talking about costume-wearing, identity-concealing, cool-name-having people who fight crime, pollution, or other evils in their own communities, on their own time, and at their own risk. Many of them actually patrol the city streets, ready to intervene if they see trouble brewing – and being ready includes having the right tools. Given that none of these people have Bruce Wayne's budget, Gizmag takes a look at some of the real-world gadgets they use as they go about their crime-fighting duties."
Seriously, the guys from TFA should not be allowed on the streets. They need patience and a kindly hug. And a huge bag'o'medicine to go along with the mandatory refrains.
Yeah, outside America people aren't so scared of others and understand proportionate response, which is why there's a notion of excessive force.
Americans, being neophytes at the whole civilisation thing, assume everyone is as much of an ape as they are. So they choose to shoot first and ask questions later. This applies from individual all the way to national self defence.
If you're so afraid of civilisation and see every threat in terms of OH GOD SOMEONE'S ABOUT TO RAPE ME AND KILL MY FAMILY then perhaps you ought to move to Texas rather than dragging Canada down with you.
As I read this article, I was like... *really*?
.45? You'll need some serious shielding and defensive moves for that. A taser or even a light weapon won't work here. And then if you use your 95mw laser to blind the perpetrator he will come back and sue you for all you're worth.
What do these, uh, "heroes" hope to do or defend against? Do they *really* think that slingshot is useful for *anything* in an urban setting?
What's going to happen when one of them encounters someone who is really serious, and the "hero" finds himself on the wrong end of a
Or what happens when there's an undercover cop making an arrest and one of these yahoos mistakes what he's seeing and tries to "intervene"?
Seriously people... the best thing to do nowadays is to get a concealed carry permit, carry a weapon you've practice on, and avoid trouble at all costs. Stuff like this is just ridiculous.
Why do people insist on referring to firefighters, paramedics or policemen as heroes? They signed up for a job and get paid to do it. Simple as that, no heroism there. They don't rescue or help people out of the goodness of their hearts. They do it because that's their job.
Now, there are countries where all firefighters are volunteers and work as firemen on their spare time without receiving any compensation. Those guys I would be more willing to call heroes.
It is not reasonable to believe that your life is in danger simply because someone appears to be breaking/have broken down the door you are behind. That is the conclusion of a paranoid coward who would rather destroy than confront.