Arizona sheriff Arpaio forms armed 'immigration posse' with Hollywood actors

The Washington Times ^ | November 17, 2010 | Jerry Seper

[jazusamo]

Facing a federal lawsuit accusing "America's toughest sheriff" of failing to cooperate in a Justice Department investigation into allegations of discrimination in his arrest of illegal immigrants, Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Wednesday unveiled a new armed "Immigration Posse" to combat illegal immigration in Arizona.

 

Sheriff Arpaio, who heads the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in Phoenix, said the new armed posse ---
which includes Hollywood actors Steven Seagal, Lou Ferrigno and Peter Lupus ---
could help his deputies enforce immigration laws in the state. But, more importantly, he said the new posse "would provide a means by which citizens could feel they are helping in the fight against illegal immigration."

 

"Law enforcement budgets are being cut and agencies are losing personnel and yet the battle to stop illegal immigration must continue," the sheriff said. "Arizona is the busiest port of entry for people being smuggled in from Mexico, Latin and South America. So asking for the public's help in this endeavor makes sense, especially given the success the posses have experienced over the years."

 

Fifty-six new Immigration Posse members from various professions were to be sworn in Wednesday by the sheriff as "illegal immigration fighters." Mr. Seagal, who has starred in several movies, is a sworn deputy in New Orleans. Mr. Ferrigno, who played the "Incredible Hulk," works as a deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office. Mr. Lupus formerly starred on "Mission Impossible."

 

"These guys are busy with their acting careers so I don't expect them to be here on duty very often," Sheriff Arpaio said. "But they can be instrumental in heightening public awareness of the immigration issue and encouraging others to join the posse's effort to help reduce the flow of... "

[SeeSac]

Wow I thought Steven Segal was a big lib?

I have turned off several of his movies due to the liberal leanings of the movies. I thought he was a big lib but he does have a LE background and works closely with the Jefferson Parish LE as a Reserve Deputy Chief of the Sheriff's Office. He is currently taping an A&E special with the JP Sheriff's Office.

[shempy]

His cop show is pretty entertaining. He is quite an odd dude that doesn’t really fit in any conventional category. Based on the show, it is clear that he respects the 2nd Amendment. He shows a lot of compassion for the downtrodden, but is definitely a “tough-love” sort of guy. He seems sort of contradictory - a gentle man with killer dogs and fighting skills. He practices a lot of eastern philosophy, yet he is narcissistic. His hair has receded and thinned, but I think he paints his scalp jet black. He may even have hair tattooed on his scalp - it is funny. Half of the shots of him are close-ups that crop out the top of his head.

[SeeSac]

Having spent a week in New Orleans parish prison

That is New Orleans Parish. Segal is working with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

[La Enchiladita]

LOL... ya silly!!

[HiJinx]

Ping!

[mad_as_he$$]

Did you see the episode where some Black kid was yelling “It's Stallone, it's Stallone, my Grandma is your biggest fan Mr. Stallone.”

[Yorlik803]

wow, Peter Lupus, Steven Seagal and the hulk. A lot of muscle in that crowd.

[PATRIOT1876]

“Yeah Fox News had him on a couple of their shows when he showed up with the check to pay for all the nice weapons and ammo! The Police could not afford the arms they needed and he showed up with big Bucks to pay for it!”

He's a cool guy. I was glad to see him play something other than a smart alec in Joe Dirt.

“Feelin’ down? Look at a ceramic clown!”

[kbennkc]

If Kelly would have followed my advice on the domestic abuse restraining order, Mr. Seagal would only be engaging the enemy with his more than capable open hands.

If a Mexican asks him if he could have taken Bruce Lee, he better say no. They love them some Dragon down there..

[Xenalyte]

OMG where is the Like button when I need it?!!?! Awesome post!

[cubreporter]

Angels are near us at all times.

[SeeSac]

I stand corrected. Fat city is not New Orleans but they are all the same.

Please stand corrected again. They are not all the same.

[mad_as_he$$]

lol. I told her the same thing!!!! ;-) BTW time has not been kind to that lovely.

[Razz Barry]

"America's toughest sheriff," Phoenix’s Joe Arpaio, is creating a new armed "Immigration Posse” to combat illegal immigration, and Hollywood actors Steven Seagal and Lou Ferrigno, along with Dick Tracy and Wyatt Earp, have signed up.

Is this a joke?

[Stonewall Jackson]

My great-great-great grandfather was 6’ 10” and weighed just under 400 pounds. During the Civil War, he carried mail back and forth between the lines. He started out riding a horse that was part saddle horse and part draft horse. Then John Hunt Morgan and his raiders swept through his part of Kentucky and took his horse. They left him a big draft mule in its place, so he ended up riding a mule for the remainder of the war.

[Brian Allen]

.... If a Mexican asks him if he could have taken Bruce Lee, he better say so ....

Sure he could: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bS9DFXw4WA

[Brian Allen]

.... Wow! VD toejam! Whatta concept!Dick Morris should beware ...!

Thank God at least one more among us sees the toad-like toe-sucker for what he is.

[Kimberly GG]

Last I heard anything about Lou, he was Michael Jackson’s personal trainer, helping him ready for his tour....they’ve had been close friends for many, many years.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

Go Joe, way to go.

Hope ya get 5000 mo!