 What is Grannie Annie referring to when she says "the I.P men aren't strong enough?"
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 She knows that as the politcal climate worsens, the I.P won't be able to keep up with the chaos.
 She doesn't feel that the I.P men are serving well enough.  Just that - that the local law enforcement should be stronger.  She knows that as the politcal climate worsens, the I.P won't be able to keep up with the chaos.  The I.P men weren't quick enough to protect Billy and her from the attack.