From the desk of
Sheriff Tim Mueller
Linn County, Oregon
1115 SE Jackson St.
Albany, Oregon 97322
January 14, 2013
Vice President Joe Biden
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20501
Dear Mr. Vice President,
I am Sheriff Tim Mueller, elected twice by the citizens of Linn County Oregon who have entrusted me with a noble cause: to keep them and their families safe. My deputies and I take that responsibility very seriously and, like you, have sworn to support the Constitution of the United States. I take that oath equally as serious as protecting our citizens. I have worked for the people of Linn County for over 28 years as a member of the Linn County Sheriff's Office as well as serving three years active duty as a Military Police Officer in the US Army, where I also swore a similar oath.
In the wake of the recent criminal events, politicians are attempting to exploit the deaths of innocent victims by advocating for laws that would prevent honest, law abiding Americans from possessing certain firearms and ammunition magazines. We are Americans. We must not allow, nor shall we tolerate, the actions of criminals, no matter how heinous the crimes, to prompt politicians to enact laws that will infringe upon the liberties of responsible citizens who have broken no laws.
Any federal regulation enacted by Congress or by executive order of the President offending the constitutional rights of my citizens shall not be enforced by me or by my deputies, nor will I permit the enforcement of any unconstitutional regulations or orders by federal officers within the borders of Linn County Oregon.
In summary, it is the position of this Sheriff that I refuse to participate, or stand idly by, while my citizens are turned into criminals due to the unconstitutional actions of misguided politicians.
Respectfully,
Sheriff Tim Mueller
Linn County Oregon
This is just bull crap. Not in my area. I'm so sick of hearing this kind of crap repeated. Those who believe this seriously need to get out from behind their computer monitors and get to know their local cops.Police forces (especially the larger ones) I am afraid will happily follow orders for home invasion and confiscation because that is what they are geared to do, and do so every single day. Thank you War on Drugs!
Note: The options "Yes, I would!" and "Undecided." were placed into the same category on purpose!
I cant name a single troop who would agree to kicking in doors right now to arrest or take a citizens weapons unless that citizen was using them against us.
Orders are not just orders. If you violate peoples' civil rights, you cannot then use the defense; "I was just following orders."
mljdeckard said:Ray Nagin was held in contempt of court for continuing the operation in defiance of a court order. He was again found in contempt for failing to return guns to their owners in 2007. When I search it, I mostly find that story, I don't find any follow-ups that say what actually happened to him as a result.
Ray Nagin may be going to serve some serious time.. How come the same people in the government who want to take away our gun rights are big criminals themselves?Ray Nagin was held in contempt of court for continuing the operation in defiance of a court order. He was again found in contempt for failing to return guns to their owners in 2007. When I search it, I mostly find that story, I don't find any follow-ups that say what actually happened to him as a result.
Originally posted by Evergreen
NATO has been dying to bring the USA into its fold
Originally posted by BSA1
In both of the above situations my refusal to return their weapons until a later time could very well be illegal. But isn’t it better to avoid the possibility of a more serious event?