The sight of armed police patrolling Brighton Station (The Argus, August 5) may be intended to reassure the public but I would like to know who exactly they are proposing to shoot with these cumbersome military-style weapons.
In the event that a potential terrorist was sighted getting on a train, these officers would surely be handicapped by such heavy guns if giving pursuit.
Would it not make more sense to issue police with holstered side-arms as is done in most other countries?
-Bryan Childers, Brighton
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article