Wis. sheriff says 911 not best option, urges citizens to arm themselves
By Jessica Chasmar
The Washington Times
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Milwaukee County, Wis., Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. made waves last week after releasing a radio ad urging citizens to arm themselves, rather than relying solely on police in case of an emergency.
“With officers laid off and furloughed, simply calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option,” Sheriff Clarke said in the ad spot Thursday. “You could beg for mercy from a violent criminal, hide under the bed, or you can fight back.”
The sheriff urged citizens to take gun-safety courses and handle a firearm “so you can defend yourself until we get there.”
“You have a duty to protect yourself and your family. We’re partners now. Can I count on you?” he asked.
Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs’ Association President Roy Felber told The Associated Press that it sounds like a call to vigilantism, while a spokeswoman for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said it sounded as if Sheriff Clarke was “auditioning for the next ‘Dirty Harry’ movie.”
“I’m not telling you to ‘Hey, pick up a gun and blast away,’” the sheriff told the AP in defense of the ad. “People need to know what they are doing if they chose that method — to defend themselves.”
Notice how they attack him for just telling people to defend themself, sounds like someone we know around here, to him the only answer is to call police and wait for them to save you.
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Wis. sheriff says 911 not best option, urges citizens to arm themselves By Jessica Chasmar The Washington Times Sunday, January 27, 2013 Milwaukee County, Wis., Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. made waves last week after releasing a radio ad urging citizens to arm themselves, rather than relying solely on police in case of an emergency. “With officers laid off and furloughed, simply calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option,” Sheriff Clarke said in the ad spot Thursday. “You could beg for mercy from a violent criminal, hide under the bed, or you can fight back.” The sheriff urged citizens to take gun-safety courses and handle a firearm “so you can defend yourself until we get there.” “You have a duty to protect yourself and your family. We’re partners now. Can I count on you?” he asked. Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs’ Association President Roy Felber told The Associated Press that it sounds like a call to vigilantism, while a spokeswoman for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said it sounded as if Sheriff Clarke was “auditioning for the next ‘Dirty Harry’ movie.” “I’m not telling you to ‘Hey, pick up a gun and blast away,’” the sheriff told the AP in defense of the ad. “People need to know what they are doing if they chose that method — to defend themselves.” Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com.....tizen/#ixzz2JFdHQwL5
L4Life and I agree:
~ The sheriff urged citizens to take gun-safety courses and handle a firearm “so you can defend yourself until we get there.” and ~ “I’m not telling you to ‘Hey, pick up a gun and blast away,’” the sheriff told the AP in defense of the ad. “People need to know what they are doing if they chose that method — to defend themselves.”
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
~ The sheriff urged citizens to take gun-safety courses and handle a firearm “so you can defend yourself until we get there.” and ~ “I’m not telling you to ‘Hey, pick up a gun and blast away,’” the sheriff told the AP in defense of the ad. “People need to know what they are doing if they chose that method — to defend themselves.”
Currently there is no required safety course or self defense training needed to purchase anything other than a pistol.
That would be a requirement that could actually save lives.
Raising gun safety awareness will go a lot further than a half loaded clip.
Currently there is no required safety course or self defense training needed to purchase anything other than a pistol. That would be a requirement that could actually save lives. Raising gun safety awareness will go a lot further than a half loaded clip.
Having a gun in your home significantly increases your risk of death — and that of your spouse and children.
And it doesn’t matter how the guns are stored or what type or how many guns you own.
If you have a gun, everybody in your home is more likely than your non-gun-owning neighbors and their families to die in a gun-related accident, suicide or homicide.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Having a gun in your home significantly increases your risk of death — and that of your spouse and children.
And it doesn’t matter how the guns are stored or what type or how many guns you own.
If you have a gun, everybody in your home is more likely than your non-gun-owning neighbors and their families to die in a gun-related accident, suicide or homicide.
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