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Arkansas Town Plans to Begin Martial Law
Godfather Politics ^ | December 20, 2012 | Tad Cronn

Posted on 12/20/2012 11:18:42 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

City officials in Paragould, Arkansas, a town of 26,000, are recommending a plan that would enact martial law beginning in 2013.

The plan, purportedly a response to recent property and violent crimes, would send police into the streets with AR-15 rifles and authorize them to stop anyone in the street and demand to know what they are doing.

Mayor Mike Gaskill and Police Chief Todd Stovall announced in a town hall meeting last week that the program would begin in the new year:

“[Police are] going to be in SWAT gear and have AR-15s around their neck,” Stovall said. “If you’re out walking, we’re going to stop you, ask why you’re out walking, check for your ID.”

… “We’re going to do it to everybody. … They may not be doing anything but walking their dog but they’re going to have to prove it.”

The mayor told local reporters that the city’s crime statistics were high eno9ugh to justify the plan, which was cooked up without consulting the city’s attorney...

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TOPICS: Conspiracy; Government; Local News
KEYWORDS: 2012; arkansas; corruption; crime; cwii; govtabuse; jbt; martiallaw; militarizedpolice; nazistate; papersplease; policestate; rapeofliberty; swat; tyranny; waronliberty
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

If they cited any specifics, they’d get sued by the Justice Department for racial discrimination. That’s why they have to also go through the rigamarole of checking ID’s of joggers and everyone else they know is doing nothing wrong.


21 posted on 12/20/2012 12:04:13 PM PST by Boogieman
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
"Since when can a town declare martial law?"

Looks like they did in 1918..

DOWNTOWN PARAGOULD , ARKANSAS

22 posted on 12/20/2012 12:06:31 PM PST by KeyLargo
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

next up..........................................baby blue helmets


23 posted on 12/20/2012 12:12:41 PM PST by morphing libertarian
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I think Arkansas needs to declare marital law.


24 posted on 12/20/2012 12:14:01 PM PST by Charles Henrickson ("No, you cannot marry your sister--or your hunting dog!")
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To: KeyLargo

I sent an email to their chamber of commerce letting them know that I would not be patronizing their businesses nor would I recommend anyone even think of traveling through town. I know that it’s not the fault of the C of C, but I figure that’s the best way to hit the tyrants in the Paragould Police Department—right in the wallets of their taxpayers.


25 posted on 12/20/2012 12:17:01 PM PST by Arkansas Toothpick
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To: ScottinVA

And cops are instructed to ignore all muzzies but be particular attentive to those wearing Christian type jewelry.


26 posted on 12/20/2012 12:20:39 PM PST by 353FMG
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
The department says it is not out to violate anybody’s rights

Really?

27 posted on 12/20/2012 12:22:08 PM PST by bgill (We've passed the point of no return. Welcome to Al Amerika.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Stovall announced his new “Street Crimes Unit” plan at a Dec. 13 town hall meeting, telling the citizens gathered that the armed patrols would start in 2013, with officers stopping citizens, demanding ID and charging those who refused to answer questions with obstruction of governmental operations. On Sunday, with the Internet beginning to take note of his idea, Stovall seemed to dial back his tone, issuing a statement via the Paragould PD website titled “Armed Patrol Clarifications” which said that officers wouldn’t harass citizens, and would not be carrying AR-15 assault rifles constantly while on foot patrol because it would be “impractical.”

“Many citizens, through various media outlets, have expressed a concern about the police ‘violating rights’ or ‘violating the Constitution,’ “ the statement said. “We have to abide by the same rules, regulations, and laws that our citizens do. We are not out to violate anyone’s rights. Once we have an area that shows a high crime rate or a high call volume, it is our duty and obligation to find out why this is occurring and what we can do to prevent the trend from continuing.”


28 posted on 12/20/2012 12:23:51 PM PST by kcvl
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To: AnAmericanAbroad

this really isn’t satire?


29 posted on 12/20/2012 12:24:49 PM PST by longfellowsmuse (last of the living nomads)
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To: Arkansas Toothpick
... letting them know that I would not be patronizing their businesses nor would I recommend anyone even think of traveling through town.

Paragould, AR is hardly at the cross roads of anything, even by AR standards. Your letter to the Paragould Chamber of Commerce will not leave them quaking in their booties.

30 posted on 12/20/2012 12:34:47 PM PST by BluH2o
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To: BluH2o

Well, maybe so, but it still might help. It just really pisses me off that this kind of crap is condoned and allowed.


31 posted on 12/20/2012 12:45:18 PM PST by Arkansas Toothpick
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To: ScottinVA

What? These people have never seen a dog before?

Totally unacceptable bovine excrement that causes the leaves to stir.


32 posted on 12/20/2012 12:57:54 PM PST by lastchance ("Nisi credideritis, non intelligetis" St. Augustine)
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To: KeyLargo

LOL


33 posted on 12/20/2012 1:00:07 PM PST by ConservativeMan55
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To: bgill

It’s accidentally violating their rights...


34 posted on 12/20/2012 1:39:50 PM PST by EEGator
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

And yet, when a cop gets hurt or killed, he is suddenly a hero. He’s a 15 year veteran of the force with a wife and kids and we’re all supposed to feel bad that he’s dead. Even if he’s an abusive asshole to whom the constitution is just a suggestion.


35 posted on 12/20/2012 1:49:09 PM PST by christx30 (Freedom above all.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
… They may not be doing anything but walking their dog but they’re going to have to prove it.”

Honest, officer, I swear to you it is a dog!

36 posted on 12/20/2012 2:41:31 PM PST by TigersEye (Who is John Galt?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“..and have AR-15s around their neck.”

I rather imagine that accuracy pretty much sucks, at that point.


37 posted on 12/20/2012 2:58:47 PM PST by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion. 01-20-2013: Still seeking change.)
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To: TigersEye

Can we start teaching Rover to equate cops with fire hyrdants? At least he’ll get a bit of satisfaction before the cop shoots him. Whatever happened when police were there to serve and protect? Where did all the Andy Taylor’s go?


38 posted on 12/20/2012 3:57:09 PM PST by bgill (We've passed the point of no return. Welcome to Al Amerika.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Ambush the beat cops, strip them to their tidy whites, and bind and gag them in duct tap. Take photos and post to Internet, Chief's, and Mayor's Offices.
39 posted on 12/20/2012 11:30:05 PM PST by MasterGunner01
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