Sheriff says he'll undermine gun ban (vote in poll)

The Colorado Springs Gazette ^ | 2010-02-23 | Wayne Laugesen

[dynachrome]

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[Joe 6-pack]

"This is probably anther reason why we need the police to be placed UNDER the authority of the elected Sheriff."

I can agree with that. In the past few decades, especially with asset forfeiture laws in place, local potentates (i.e. mayors, city councils, etc.) view municipal police as their praetorian guard and a source of revenue. Ostensibly police chiefs answer to elected officials, but with unions in place, they tend to be very unresponsive to the local populace. Elected sheriffs answer directly to their voters in a referendum on their performance every few years.

[Still Thinking]

Sheriff says he'll undermine gun ban

The Sheriff is there to enforce laws, not internal policies laid down by a private entity. That's hardly "undermining" anything. What would have made them expect anything any different?

[BJClinton]

College gun ban

Should Colorado State students ignore the new weapons ban, as one sheriff suggests?

Yes, they should ignore the ban

90%

No, they should obey the campus rules

9%

I don't know

1%

I don't care

0%

Total Votes: 1753

[ricmc2175]

Thanks

Yes, they should ignore the ban 91%
No, they should obey the campus rules 9%
I don’t know 0%
I don’t care 0%

Total Votes: 1888

[CodeToad]

Balls Bump!

[Cacique]

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[stevio]

Thank you good sir!

[editor-surveyor]

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93% yes...
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[ExSoldier]

I put this on another board where I hang my hat (tinfoil of course) when I'm not here. A lot of folks over there sent him e-mails in appreciation and this is what we just got back from the good sheriff.

I may have already responded to some of you so if this is redundant, please forgive me. I have been overwhelmed with e-mails regarding my position on the CSU rule prohibiting students, faculty or staff from carrying anything on campus that may be used in self-defense; i.e. concealed handgun, mace, or stun gun. This is incredibly irresponsible.

I have received 170 e-mails from all corners and coasts of the United States supporting my position. I haven't had such a response since my Third Annual Politically Incorrect Christmas tree Decorating Party or the Balloon Boy incident. For those of you who haven't made the connection, yes, I'm the overweight bald Sheriff who was at the center of the Balloon Boy Hoax. I tried responding individually to your e-mails to express my appreciation for your kind words, but it soon became evident that I wasn't going to be able to. I do have a few other things on my plate. To each of you, please accept my humble appreciation for your support and encouragement.

By the way, I did get one negative e-mail. 170 to 1, and it wasn't from Dr. Frank, the CSU President.

Many of you have suggested that I run for higher office. I have said it before, but I don't think there is any higher office than that of Sheriff. It is an office that gives me the most direct contact with the people and the best opportunity to act rather autonomously to do the right thing. I only have to answer to the public, not the politicians. In any event, I'm about to wrap up a 38 year career and my 12th as Sheriff. I would love to hang around but Colorado enacted term limits several years ago to ensure that the most qualified and competent people can't remain in office too long.

Again, thank you for taking the time to write but my position really wasn't a difficult or courageous decision to make as some of you have implied. It was simply the right thing to do and in keeping with my sworn oath.

Jim Alderden
Larimer County Sheriff

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