I used to hate this guy

udman · 12-22-2008, 08:03 PM

David Spade can now check this off his Christmas list: 300 rifles.

The funnyman. 44, stopped by a police station in his former hometown of Phoenix on Monday morning to present a check for $100,000 toward the purchase of rifles for patrol officers, the police department says in a statement.

The donation helps fund a program being coordinated by Phoenix Police Chief and Public Safety Manager Jack Harris and Phoenix Law Enforcement Association President Officer Mark Spencer.

"Asking there be no fanfare or media attention, Mr. Spade called last week and said he wanted to donate $100,000 to the Phoenix Police Department towards the purchase of rifles to help keep our patrol officers and community safe," the statement says.

"This mutual agreement can now move ahead with momentum thanks to the generosity of Mr. Spade."

Adeptus_Minor · 12-22-2008, 08:06 PM

Wow... I had to read that twice.

Good on ya, Mr. Spade.

eta: "Dear David, I have officially taken you off my Gun-hating Liberal Mouthpiece Tools list."

azoomm · 12-22-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Wow... I had to read that twice.

Good on ya, Mr. Spade.

eta: "Dear David, I have officially taken you off my Gun-hating Liberal Mouthpiece Tools list."

Papa_Complex · 12-23-2008, 07:21 AM

Not all Hollywood types are attention grabbing whores. Some just quietly go about their business, without ending up on the front page of The Enquirer three times a month.

Good for him.

EpyonXero · 12-23-2008, 07:31 AM

Because a lack of fire power is the problem with our police departments.

marko138 · 12-23-2008, 10:10 AM

Nice.

Adeptus_Minor · 12-23-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Because a lack of fire power is the problem with our police departments.

Having the right tool for the job makes a world of difference.
Ask the cops who were in that '97 Bank of America shootout in LA where the robbers were wearing bulletproof armor.
A majority of the common pistol rounds of the time would not penetrate that stuff, nor would the shotgun loads they were carrying.
Rifles offer the superior penetration and accuracy needed in such situations.

Papa_Complex · 12-23-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Because a lack of fire power is the problem with our police departments.

Would you prefer that they funded the purchase through increased ticket revenues?

Trip · 12-22-2008, 08:07 PM

That's pretty fuckin cool of him.

TommyHotWheel · 12-22-2008, 08:11 PM

First I see he owns a Grand National and now he buys guns for police...cool.

12-22-2008, 08:03 PM	#1
udman You are not the Man!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin TX Moto: Hawk GT Posts: 750	I used to hate this guy David Spade can now check this off his Christmas list: 300 rifles. The funnyman. 44, stopped by a police station in his former hometown of Phoenix on Monday morning to present a check for $100,000 toward the purchase of rifles for patrol officers, the police department says in a statement. The donation helps fund a program being coordinated by Phoenix Police Chief and Public Safety Manager Jack Harris and Phoenix Law Enforcement Association President Officer Mark Spencer. "Asking there be no fanfare or media attention, Mr. Spade called last week and said he wanted to donate $100,000 to the Phoenix Police Department towards the purchase of rifles to help keep our patrol officers and community safe," the statement says. "This mutual agreement can now move ahead with momentum thanks to the generosity of Mr. Spade." __________________ You can put lipstick on a VS Forum, but it's still a VS Forum...

12-22-2008, 08:06 PM	#2
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Wow... I had to read that twice. Good on ya, Mr. Spade. eta: "Dear David, I have officially taken you off my Gun-hating Liberal Mouthpiece Tools list." __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.” Last edited by Adeptus_Minor; 12-22-2008 at 08:09 PM..

12-22-2008, 08:11 PM	#10
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	First I see he owns a Grand National and now he buys guns for police...cool. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

12-23-2008, 07:21 AM	#4
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Not all Hollywood types are attention grabbing whores. Some just quietly go about their business, without ending up on the front page of The Enquirer three times a month. Good for him.

12-23-2008, 07:31 AM	#5
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Because a lack of fire power is the problem with our police departments.