Here's the deal. We have an illegal immigration problem. Whether you support the current laws or not, they are on the books and should be enforced. That's just me... the rule follower... If the majority want to change the law, please do. Until then, follow it.
Our local sheriff isn't willing to enforce illegal immigration. He claims it is the Feds responsibility and that by his department enforcing it, it creates a tougher environment for solving crimes. (Basically witnesses won't come forward if they fear deportation.) He may have a point, I don't know. What I do know is we have a Federal law that his department routinely breaks. But illegal immigration isn't the point of my comments.
A local person recently tried to hold a 'Medical Marijuana Expo' that was ultimately shut down before it got started by the Sheriff's department due to improper permit paperwork. In a local newspaper article, the Sheriff stated cancelling the event was probably a good thing for the event's coordinator as his office had notified the local office of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the event and that his office would support any action the DEA cared to take regarding the event. The sheriff was later quoted "I don't think it's an appropriate function." "It violates federal law."
Seems to be a bit of hypocrisy here. The sheriff is willing to help enforce Federal drug laws but not Federal immigration laws.
Again, I'm a rule follower, especially when it comes to those who are elected to uphold the laws. I don't see how the Sheriff is fit to hold his position if he won't uphold ALL the laws.
But maybe it is just me...
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