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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Eagle Rising: Sheriffs Walk Out of Capitol When Told to Disarm

By Onan Coca

Doesn’t it seem as though politicians can be the most disrespectful people on the planet sometimes? Whether it’s the condescending way they talk to the average voter, or the disgusting things they say about their opposition, or even the way they seem willing to lie in any situation. Sometimes though, the examples can be especially egregious.

Every year, Sheriffs from around the state of Oklahoma trek to the capital to schmooze, converse and lobby their state representatives. This same trek has been happening for years, and for years it’s gone on without controversy. But there’s a first time for everything.

This year, some lily livered, weak kneed politician was made to feel uncomfortable by the display of armed Sheriffs descending upon the state capitol. So the sheriffs were asked to disarm or leave . Many of them chose to leave instead of suffer the indignity of being forced to disarm.

Read more at http://eaglerising.com/5433/sheriffs-walk-capitol-told-disarm

Doesn’t it seem as though politicians can be the most disrespectful people on the planet sometimes? Whether it’s the condescending way they talk to the average voter, or the disgusting things they say about their opposition, or even the way they seem willing to lie in any situation. Sometimes though, the examples can be especially egregious.
Every year, Sheriffs from around the state of Oklahoma trek to the capital to schmooze, converse and lobby their state representatives. This same trek has been happening for years, and for years it’s gone on without controversy. But there’s a first time for everything.
This year, some lily livered, weak kneed politician was made to feel uncomfortable by the display of armed Sheriffs descending upon the state capitol. So the sheriffs were asked to disarm or leave. Many of them chose to leave instead of suffer the indignity of being forced to disarm.

Read more at http://eaglerising.com/5433/sheriffs-walk-capitol-told-disarm/#bsbA13185r3PGPtk.99