I was laying on the bed tonight, reading FOX news on the old iPhone as I often do, when I came across this story. http://fxn.ws/SQ2LTa Wisconsin Sheriff Says 911 No Longer the "Best Option." After reading some of the comments from the liberals... and I say that because NO one in the article agreed with what the Sheriff said... I became so incensed I could lie there no longer. While I'm positive MY opinion is no more valuable than anyone else's, at least they have their media outlet, and I have mine here, as limited as it is. With that being said, come back here after you read the article.
So... coming from an experienced law enforcement officer... 911 has NEVER been your best option. I'm sorry folks, but the police can NOT protect you in most instances. They just can't. Deterrence is great, if only they could be everywhere at once. It is up to YOU to protect yourselves. The police do a GREAT job. I think most of us would agree that they don't get paid nearly enough for what they do, or put up with. Of course, there are a few bad apples in every bunch, that tend to give everyone else a black eye... but you tell me, what segment of the population is perfect? What job can you get where NO one screws up?? NONE. So, I'm not a cop basher. I would give them ALL a raise if it were up to me. Again however, the cops cannot protect you or your family, and will arrive to clean up in most instances, and the bad guy will have done his work and fled.
So it is up to YOU to protect your family in the meantime. Please note that we're talking DEFENSE here, Mr. Roy Felber. You should step down as president of the Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff's Association. Number one, you DON'T have the Sheriff's back, and two, NOBODY said anything about vigilantism except YOU. Contrary to your statement that what the Sheriff said sounded "like a call to vigilantism," what the Sheriff said was "consider taking a certified safety course in handling a firearm so you can defend yourself until we get there." That makes perfect sense to me, and should to any sensible American. UNLESS that person wants to dis-arm Americans... hmmm?
And what about the Mayor of Milwaukee Tom Barrett? He says "apparently Sheriff David Clarke is auditioning for the next Dirty Harry movie." What an idiot. That is such an idiotic statement, that we are all the stupider just for hearing it. Apparently Mayor Barrett is a masochist, because he was beaten up several years ago by someone with a tire iron. Now the NORMAL person would want a weapon of their own, were that to ever happen again. But not Tom Barrett. Not only does he want another beating, he wants YOU to take one. But you can dial 911, and wait bleeding in the street instead. Cops should be there in about 3 minutes. By the way, how many times can you hit someone with a tire iron in say, two minutes?
Jeri Bonavia mixes apples and oranges bringing up George Zimmerman. George was out LOOKING for bad guys, Jeri. The Sheriff was stating the Castle Doctrine, which protects people in their homes... not on the street. That agenda push was not subtle at all. And maybe YOU should get a different job, Jeri. Sheriff David Clarke, by informing his citizens of their right to arm themselves, has done his job as well as could EVER be done. He even advised his constituents to get a certified safety course. Well played. I commend you Sheriff, and pray your wisdom for the rest of America.
Thomas Jefferson stated in a letter to Major John Cartwright in June of 1776, "The constitutions of most of our States assert, that all power is
inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves, ... or
they may act by representatives, freely and equally chosen; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed; that they are entitled to freedom of person, freedom of religion, freedom of property, and freedom of the press." So what do you think was the intent of the Second Amendment, when one of the original framers stated that not only was it our RIGHT to be armed, but our DUTY??
