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Sheriff David Clarke: Residents should arm themselves, 911 not best option

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In his latest radio spot, Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. tells residents personal safety isn't a spectator sport anymore, and "I need you in the game."

"With officers laid off and furloughed, simply calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option," Clarke intones.

"You could beg for mercy from a violent criminal, hide under the bed, or you can fight back."

Clarke urges listeners to take a firearm safety course and handle a firearm "so you can defend yourself until we get there."

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwau...m-themselves-with-guns-o38h47h-188375091.html
 
or one could pay a little bit more in taxes for a decent police force. Besides not everyone can afford a gun nor does everyone want one. So less taxes and every one for themselves. Back to the wild west.
 
The response:

Jodie Tabak, Mayor Tom Barrett's spokeswoman, released this statement: "Apparently, Sheriff David Clarke is auditioning for the next Dirty Harry movie."

The Greenfield Police Department issued advice on its Facebook page, saying none of its officers were laid off or furloughed, that violent crime is down and the department's response time to violent crime is less than two minutes.

"The decision to arm yourself with a firearm is a very personal and private decision that should not be driven by fear that our officers will not respond to your calls for help," the department said.

Jeri Bonavia, executive director of Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort, said she hears "over and over" from most law enforcement officials that the community should work to "take more guns off the streets, not add more. What (Clarke's) talking about is this amped up version of vigilantism," Bonavia said. "I don't know what his motivations are for doing this. But I do know what he's calling for is dangerous and irresponsible and he should be out there saying this is a mistake."

Asked about Clarke's assessment of 911, James Fendry, director of the Wisconsin Pro Gun Movement, said, "It's never been a great option (calling 911). Unless you can take care of yourself, you're kind of SOL." Fendry, a former police officer, said that he tells citizens, "You're not armed to be law enforcement. You're armed to protect your own life and the lives of your family until law enforcement arrives. Do not go on search and destroy missions in your home."

County Executive Chris Abele said Clarke is sending the public the wrong message. "I think it's irresponsible and it doesn't help public safety to tell the public there's some kind of imminent danger that they need to go buy guns," Abele said. "Essentially, you've got a (public service announcement) that's recommending people need to go buy guns because they can't rely on the response they'll get from 911. I'm here to tell you, we have phenomenal police departments."

Roy Felber, president of the Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs' Association, said the ad sounded to him like a call to vigilantism. "That doesn't sound smart," Felber said. "That's why society has police officers." Instead of promoting vigilantism, Felber said, money should be found to hire more police officers and deputies.

County Supervisor Mark Borkowski, chairman of the County Board panel on public safety, said Clarke was "preaching to the choir" on gun ownership. Most people who want guns already have them, Borkowski said.

McLaughlin, Clarke's spokeswoman, said the announcement does not encourage gun ownership. "His message says to consider taking a certified course. His message says to fight back to protect yourself. People need to decide for themselves if they want to own a firearm," she wrote in an email.

She said the Department of Homeland Security advises that in an active shooter environment, victims should run, hide, or, if those options don't exist, they should fight - aggressively.

Clarke did not respond to an interview request.

Asked to comment on Clarke's remarks, a spokeswoman for state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said that Van Hollen "believes strongly in both the 1st and 2nd amendments" to the Constitution on free speech and gun rights.
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http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwau...m-themselves-with-guns-o38h47h-188375091.html
 
LadyVer said:
or one could pay a little bit more in taxes for a decent police force. Besides not everyone can afford a gun nor does everyone want one. So less taxes and every one for themselves. Back to the wild west.
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Taxes? That's unAmerican! We expect something from nothing, dammit!

Republicans are finally getting exactly what they wanted. Lower/no taxes and the consequences that come with it. Maybe it all WAS just an excuse to play God on any possible criminals they encounter.
 
Voodoo5150 said:
Taxes? That's unAmerican! We expect something from nothing, dammit!

Republicans are finally getting exactly what they wanted. Lower/no taxes and the consequences that come with it. Maybe it all WAS just an excuse to play God on any possible criminals they encounter.
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You know the old saying..With actions come consequences. :)
 
What?

The cops won't come rushing in to risk their lives for next to minimum wage for every violence call to 911?

Only the FD does that. :p
 
But I thought all "gun nuts" were white Southern rednecks who just hate President Obama and black people? :confused:
 
Remember folks- when seconds count, cops are only minutes away.

No, not everyone should have a gun. Hell I'm a big supporter of the idea not everyone should be allowed to live and reproduce. But I digress. Arm yourself! With knowledge. Every home has weapons. Don't think so? Check your kitchen- got knives? Check your bathroom. Got nastey bowl cleaner? Think people. It really is not that hard to learn a few things that may someday help you in a time of need.
 
LadyVer said:
I have a baseball bat under my bed.
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Atta girl. I for one am proud of you.

To be fair, my bride keeps a loaded 12ga shotgun handy. I work nights and she is alone in the middle of nowhere. I really wouldn't want to be the bogeyman trying to sneak up on her. Light sleeper with a bitchy attitude.
 
koalabear said:
In his latest radio spot, Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. tells residents personal safety isn't a spectator sport anymore, and "I need you in the game."

"With officers laid off and furloughed, simply calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option," Clarke intones.

"You could beg for mercy from a violent criminal, hide under the bed, or you can fight back."

Clarke urges listeners to take a firearm safety course and handle a firearm "so you can defend yourself until we get there."

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwau...m-themselves-with-guns-o38h47h-188375091.html
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Defend myself until the cops get here? Shit, I've been doing that since I could walk.:rolleyes:
 
I need a gun to defend myself from a gun that someone else legally purchased?

Or guns could be illegal altogether, and I wouldn't need a gun to protect myself, because other civilians wouldn't have a gun to threaten me with.

The latter sounds much better.
 
Sarienna said:
I need a gun to defend myself from a gun that someone else legally purchased?

Or guns could be illegal altogether, and I wouldn't need a gun to protect myself, because other civilians wouldn't have a gun to threaten me with.

The latter sounds much better.
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Then you need to purchase a war horse and start carryin' a cavalry sabre.
 
LadyVer said:
I have a baseball bat under my bed.
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Kills thousands more each year than AR 15's, AK47's and all rifles put together...I iz disgusted you would keep such a violent ASSAULT weapon like that around the house Ver.
 
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