Rejected petition Give police water cannons for public order situations

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It is clearly seen on TV that there is a need for water cannons to be used during public order incidents. We are too soft as a nation, and need to restore some control. Look at other countries - they have tear gas and water cannons, and that has the desired effect.

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Date submitted 8 August 2011
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