Has it occurred to anyone that this just might be a setup used to tarnish the reputation of the Oathkeepers?”
No, Ma'am. His point is that the CPS people, the cops, and the judge, had no business including the association with Oath Keepers or possession of firearms in the affidavits, or in accepting them in the decision to take the child. NONE! Rights of association and possession of firearms are constitutionally protected. They are not reasons to take a child. If the man is accused of child abuse, that is all that should be in the affidavit, and all that should be mentioned in the court order. That is not what happened here, and Oath Keepers is absolutely right to challenge this. The NRA, GOA, and every other 2nd Amendment group should also be on their case, as well.
“...[Division For Children Youth And Families] a DCYF representative said that under no circumstances would a parent’s membership in any organization be a sole cause for removal...” — from the following website:
http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/10/oath_keepers.php#more
John Irish is well known by the local cops in his town. He has been cited in the past for carrying a concealed weapon without the legally required permit. His ‘fiance’ (actually some other man’s wife) has repeatedly complained to the police about abuse by Irish, not only against herself but her children. Her two older children are now living with a foster family.
Did you know that the leading cause of death among young children is murder by their mother’s boyfriend or a stepfather?
I personally feel that no one should be required to have a permit to carry or possess weapons. But this man is abusive to women and children and adding guns into the mixture gives me concern that they could one day end up dead. The State of New Hampshire was being cautious and protective of vulnerable children and I laud them for that action.
I wouldn’t be surprised to find out later, though, that someone in the DCYF purposefully put that reference to the Oath Keepers into the affidavit to generate controversy just before an election.