Number Of Nation's Sheriffs Refusing To Enforce Unconstitutional Gun Laws Snowballs

[pcfixer]

Originally Posted by Badger52
Law would fire sheriffs for defying gun control measures

by PSM
Sheriffs don't work for the state; they are elected by the citizens of the county. And measures such as this are the reason why.

Pat

If this were true that elected officials (the sheriff) then why can't any elected official (congress) be fired for the same reasoning? Who would think!!

Kenny

[The Reaper]

Originally Posted by Badger52

Law would fire sheriffs for defying gun control measures

March 27, 2013 | 1:22 pm | Modified: March 27, 2013 at 1:25 pm
Paul Bedard

Washington Secrets
The Washington Examiner

Supporters of the 380 sheriffs in 15 states who so far have vowed to defy new state and federal gun control laws claim that legislation is starting to pop up around the nation to fire any state elected or appointed law enforcement official who doesn't obey federal orders.

The first effort emerged in Texas. Legislation proposed by Dallas Democratic Rep. Yvonne Davis would remove any sheriff or law enforcement officer who refuses to enforce state or federal laws.

What's more, it would remove any elected or appointed law enforcement officer for simply stating or signing any document stating that they will not obey federal orders.

A gun lobbyist told Secrets, "Beware because once something like this is introduced in one state, it will be followed very quickly in several other states."


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How about a measure to remove any sworn official, to include elected representatives who fail to support the Constitution of the United States?

TR

[Paslode]

Originally Posted by The Reaper

How about a measure to remove any sworn official, to include elected representatives who fail to support the Constitution of the United States?

TR

That should be a given, however these days it's seems everything is up for interpretation by the TPTB. What defines sex...what defines marriage...what does the wording in the Constitution really mean.


As for Ms. Davis's proposal,

She pursuing a short sighted means to instill fear and/or get rid of elected officials that don't tow the line of the politicians and the ruling party.

On one hand it appears she not pleased that a Law Enforcement Officer would refuse to enforce whatever gun control laws come to pass.....on the other hand she would likely be upset if the Texas and/or Federal Law required her to ride in the back of the bus and the LEO's followed the letter of the Law.


That is a slippery slope and a potential powder keg.