David Spade buys Police rifles

[SigShooter]

David Spade helps Phoenix police buy rifles
Monday, December 22, 2008 5:48 PM EST
The Associated Press



LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Phoenix Police Department has gotten some high-powered goodies courtesy of actor David Spade.

The one-time Phoenix resident donated $100,000 so that the department can buy approximately 50 AR-15 rifles.

Spade said he wanted to make the donation after seeing a TV news report about Phoenix officers having to buy their own rifles. Spade grew up in the Phoenix area and graduated from Arizona State University.

Phoenix Police Sgt. Alan Hill says the rifles will be given to patrol officers and that the agency was grateful for the gifts.

"These guys need to be able to do their jobs and I am just happy I could help," Spade said in a statement released by his publicist.


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[Big Frank]

I take back everything I ever said about him. 

[nupe]

Well it's good to know that there is atleast one semi-sane person in Hollywood.  

[PegLeg45]

Well, I guess the weaselly-lookin' little dude did OK.

Go figure.

[Hazcat]

Yer all looking only at a result, not the reason.  What if he is a gun grabber that thinks ONLY cops and military should have guns?  Just cause we like this action does not mean he is a friend.

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[SigShooter]

Yer all looking only at a result, not the reason.  What if he is a gun grabber that thinks ONLY cops and military should have guns?  Just cause we like this action does not mean he is a friend.

That's a distinct possibility. I posted this story cause I thought at least a celeb was helping the cops, not obstructing them. I don't know if the Phoenix PD respects private gun owners or thinks they're part of the problem. Not all cops are pro-2A, with the exception of the guns they need for their work. Look at the New Orleans PD during Katrina. Also, if the cops needed the rifles so bad they made their officers pay for them, why didn't go to the city council to expand their operating budget or find some other form of revenue generation to pay for the weapons. Maybe the citizens don't want the police to have the rifles for whatever reason. 

[CurrieS103]

Either way he helped the good guys fight the bad guys on equal terms or better in a time of need.  It's not the first time he's helped out that PD.

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[philw]

well done David

however it is a real shame that a Cleb feels the need that he NEEDS to throw cash in to the police department for them to get what is required caus they are not able to with out that help

[RTFM]

Not only did he give the $100,000 for rifles, October 9, 2007 he gave $25,000 to a fallen Phoenix officers family to create a trust fund for his child's education.

Merry Christmas David Spade - you done good.
Thank you form someone that may never meet you , or may never go to Phoenix.
But thank you none the less.

[tombogan03884]

well done David

however it is a real shame that a Cleb feels the need that he NEEDS to throw cash in to the police department for them to get what is required caus they are not able to with out that help

I have to disagree, whatever David Spades political leanings may be, (I have no idea ) these actions are in line with the conduct of our forefathers. If your town needed a school teacher then every one pitched in some money to hire one, if you needed a bridge the folks of the town made appropriate donations of material, money, or labor.
In that tradition Mr. Spade saw a need in his community and instead of waiting for "the Govt" to do something he stepped up and contributed a resource he had available.
Whether he agrees with us on the gun rights issue or not we would be better off if more people acted in this manner. If you see a need in your community, and you have the appropriate resources, don't stand around saying, "Gee, someone should take care of that." Act.