Posted on 01/17/2013 8:50:43 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
A sweeping set of gun control proposals laid out by President Obama on Wednesday is adding more fuel to a growing national debate, and one local lawman is raising concerns that the proposed legislation is unconstitutional.
Madison County Sheriff Blake Dorning told WHNT News 19 that his office will not enforce new gun control legislation if he feels those laws violate the Second Amendment. Dorning said he has serious doubts about President Obama’s latest proposals, stating that any gun laws which do pass would have to be in line with the U.S. Constitution and Alabama state law in order to be enforceable.
“The federal authorities can try to enforce it,” said Dorning. “I’m the Sheriff of Madison County. I took a constitutional oath to defend the Constitution of the United States of America, to defend the Constitution of the State of Alabama, even if it takes my life. That is my position.”
Sheriff Dorning is the latest in a chorus of lawmen from across America who are saying they may not enforce new gun control legislation. President Obama’s call for a new assault weapons ban and 10-round magazine limit were the headlines in what some say are the most stringent gun control measures ever. The President cannot get the two major revisions unless Congress signs off, but Sheriff Dorning said even if they do, Washington is not his final authority.
“As long as you are a law-abiding citizen, then I don’t see a problem with law-abiding citizens being able to arm themselves however they so choose,” said Dorning...
(Excerpt) Read more at whnt.com ...
We were going to do it anyway, but...
Thanks Obama for starting another civil war you rat bastard!
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I would feel more comfortable if these Sheriff's would say, "We are under no obligation to enforce ANY federal law (and they aren't) although sometimes we may enforce or help enforce certain ones, regardless we choose not to enforce or assist in the enforcement of this one."
In my opinion, the "gun control laws that violate the constitution won't be enforced" phrase gives them wiggle room to come back as soon as one federal judge upholds it and say, "Oh well, guess it's constitutional. So we'll enforce it."
Would not surprise me if Dems did call for elimination of all County Sheriff....and get a few PhonyCon GOP to go along
Another sheriff in Kentucky, Denny Peyman of Jackson County, told The Lexington Herald-Leader that he too would not enforce any laws he considers unconstitutional, saying he has “a team of attorneys to step up with me if necessary to be sure the Second Amendment is upheld,” adding that he considers it “a moral obligation.”
A sheriff in Oregon, Tim Mueller of Linn County, wrote a letter to Vice President Joe Biden on Monday which he posted on his Facebook page, telling Biden, “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 my deputies, nor will I permit the enforcement of any constitutional regulations or orders by federal officers within the borders of Linn County Oregon,” Mueller wrote in the letter.
Glad to hear this from our local sheriff.
ROLL TIDE
“Time to move out into the county!
We were going to do it anyway, but...”
Madison County, Alabama includes Huntsville - hardly what one would consider ‘country’. Looks like Sheriff’s in more urbanized counties are realizing why they took the oath they did upon entering office.
Urban Libtards are hyperventilating in unison because of this and the gun sales in the last few months.
“Thanks Obama for starting another civil war you rat bastard!”
Maybe that’s not a bad thing, considering the big picture. The Bible says that God puts in place the leaders He wants to be there. Maybe Hussein has been placed there just for the purpose of instigating a civil war in order to turn things around for America. I don’t actually believe anything good will come from an Obama administration, but it’s just a thought to throw out there.
Nope, meant county. My wife and I currently reside in the city limits of Madison, Al. We plan on moving into an unincorporated area of Madison County and out from under the jurisdiction of the Madison Police Department. And trust me drive north in Madison County and soon enough you are in the country.
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