Citizens of Franklin County North Carolina,
As most of you are aware I
attended a meeting at Fargo’s Restaurant in Zebulon some weeks back. The
purpose of the meeting was simple, to provide clarification to the
citizenry as to where your Sheriffs stand with regards to your 2nd
Amendment Rights to Keep and Bear Arms. Particular interest was given to
the possibility of any new Federal Laws and/or restrictions and how
each Sheriff would react should such measures be taken. Since that
community meeting I have received countless emails and letters from
concerned citizens within Franklin County. In response to these concerns
please allow me, as the Sheriff of Franklin County, to make the
following declarations.
The 2nd Amendment states “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Our founding father’s words still hold true today. However there are some who would seek to “adjust” the meaning of this amendment and its purpose. The 2nd Amendment was not intended to secure the citizenry the right to hunt wild game; it was intended to assure the continuation of a Free State. Having that in mind I respectfully make the following statement.
“As the Sheriff of
Franklin County North Carolina I, Jerry W Jones, will not participate
in, nor enforce, any Unconstitutional Edicts, Orders or Laws handed down
by any Government Body. As the highest ranking law enforcement officer
within my jurisdiction I feel as though it is my duty to make this
statement clear. No Law Abiding Citizen of Franklin County shall have
their Constitutional Rights infringed upon. I have sworn an oath
attesting to this statement and it will be honored at all times. I thank
each and every one of you for your time and continued support of the
Office of Sheriff.”
Sheriff Jerry W. Jones
Arapahoe County CO sheriff (my sheriff) says different. In his letter, Robinson says he takes exception to "the handful of public servants who have suggested that they would reject enforcement of any 'unconstitutional mandates' specifically related to the Second Amendment.
ReplyDelete"The rhetoric of the few ... has been interpreted by many who believe that a person in a position of authority might be able to determine the constitutionality of an issue."
Robinson also calls for increased access to mental health services, to make schools and churches safer and to vigorously prosecute those who commit crimes with firearms.
Read more: Arapahoe sheriff takes issue with lawmen who won't enforce gun laws - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22427943/arapahoe-sheriff-takes-issue-lawmen-who-wont-enforce#ixzz2J77cZ2ER
Screw him.:)
DeleteI'm afraid to say that out loud. He might hear me on the wire tap. Heh.
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