Michael Dixon
My heart goes out to the families of those killed in today's act of domestic terrorism, and I am so proud of our Armed Forces personnel, our resilient Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, and EMS responders. But I must say that I am sick and tired of seeing these scenes being played out weekly in this great nation's streets.
As a law enforcement officer and a Sheriff I took an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America and I have made every effort to ensure I do just that for my fellow citizens who elected me. For I realize that I only have these authorities because the people have consented such authority over them.
But I must share with you that my heart is deeply troubled by these disturbing acts of violence and I am sure the focus from this terrible tragedy will be diverted to instigate another assault on our rights to bear arms. I wonder if todays acts of terror or those which occurred in Fort Hood in 2009 would have happened had Fmr. President Clinton made the decision to disarm military personnel on US bases. According to the Washington Times,
'' In March 1993, the Army imposed regulations forbidding military personnel from carrying their personal firearms and making it almost impossible for commanders to issue firearms to soldiers in the U.S. for personal protection. For the most part, only military police regularly carry firearms on base, and their presence is stretched thin by high demand for MPs in war zones. Because of Mr. Clinton, terrorists would face more return fire if they attacked a Texas Wal-Mart than the gunman faced at Fort Hood, home of the heavily armed and feared 1st Cavalry Division. That’s why a civilian policewoman from off base was the one whose marksmanship ended Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s rampage''
I think it's time American citizens and our military personnel take a stand, exercise their second amendment rights, and liberal politicians and bureaucrats need to stop their assault and efforts to restrict those rights because they took the same oath that I did, and WE THE PEOPLE are fed up!
The other day I saw a video of how a law enforcement officer treated a group of younger women in a Missouri city who were carrying their firearm openly. I was disgusted at how they were treated as violent aggressive killers. They were at Walmart probably buying nail polish and a Subway sandwich. Its a shame people feel frightened by normal citizens being good patriots, vigilant neighbors, and responsible gun owners who take pride exercising their second amendment RIGHTS.
I feel that Americans need to responsibly exercise their rights and the people WE ELECT to ensure our freedoms and rights need to do just that or its time to send true patriots to represent us. I am honored for having true patriots like Paul Curtman and Brian Nieves who serve their constituents excellently, uphold their oath, and make every effort to ensure our God given rights are never stripped away.
America.... I ask you this: What else is it going to take to wake up our nation? How much more tragedy must today's children have to witness? This is my challenge: Be responsible, Exercise your rights, Vote for true defenders of liberty, and if you see something suspicious contact law enforcement.
