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| Above, the New Mexico State Police's image that is growing in peoples' eyes. |
Chasing people away from churches, beaches, hiking trails, and parks, and arresting those who do not meekly comply, is not enforcing the “law,” it is enforcing the whimsical edicts of people unqualified to craft and issue them. When all of this is over, can the damage be undone? - Jack Dunphy, PJ Media, 4/24/20.
The "small western New Mexico town" of Grants is really garnering attention from the media from the determined defiant mayor versus the out-of-control governor.
The skirmish between the two is dragging the New Mexico State Police into the thick of things, severely tarnishing their image in the eyes of New Mexico citizens.
They aren't total innocents in this, they could've told the governor that they will enforce the law, but not act on the unconstitutional whims (executive orders) of a crazed politician. They have been acting as the "governor's personal Gestapo" in people's eyes.
Before today's reopening of businesses in Grants, an agreement was made between the Sheriff of Cibola County Tony Mace and the State Police. It was agreed that the State Police will stay out of the battle over the opening of businesses in Grants. That agreement didn't last long.
Unfortunately, it appears that the New Mexico State Police reneged on that agreement as they showed up at the municipal golf course and issued a violation notice. It was probably done under orders from Gov. "Malevolent Michelle" Lujan Grisham. (Reminds me of the Nuremberg defense, "Vee were only following orders!") This is blatant intimidation. Small wonder more and more people are referring the New Mexico State Police as a "Gestapo".
The events in Grants caught the attention of CNSNews, who wrote:
The mayor of Grants, New Mexico reopened the small western New Mexico town Monday, despite fellow Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s statewide lockdown order amid the coronavirus pandemic that has been devastating the town’s businesses.
Local police will intervene if “Lujan Grisham and her Gestapo” try to shut down businesses that have reopened, Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks has warned, The Associated Press reported on Thursday:
“’I’ve told businesses to call 911 if State Police show up to their place. We are going to stop Lujan Grisham and her Gestapo,’ Hicks said, referring to the secret police of Nazi Germany.
“Hicks said he is working with Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace — a Lujan Grisham critic — and will use city resources to fight the state against enforcement of any closure order."
Somebody needs to back off and take a deep breath before things escalate and cause irreparable damage. Attorney General William Barr and the Justice Department will likely have to step in.
To read more, go here.
17 comments:
I CAN APPRECIATE THE FRUSTRATION BY EVERYONE CONCERNED OVER THE FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF THE CORONA VIRUS AND ITS EMOTIONAL IMPACTS ON US ALL.
I STRONGLY OBJECT TO THE SWASTIKA BEING ADDED TO THE NEW MEXICO STATE PATROL SYMBOL AND FIND IT VULGAR AND BEYOND FOOLISH ! THIS IS GROSSLY UNFAIR TO THE HUNDREDS OF DEDICATED OFFICERS WHO SERVE WITH DEDICATION AND HONOR TO THE CITIZENS OF OUR STATE. IF YOU HAVE A STATEMENT TO MAKE, TAKE IT DIRECTLY TO THE GOVERNOR !
It's not my fault that the New Mexico State Police is getting this image or perception by people. It is the actions their leadership along with the governor that is causing their image problem. I agree that most of the officers are fine people.
They need to fix the perception/image problem. They are to serve the people, not the governor.
You folks took an oath.
I wonder what would have happened if the State Police just went to Grants and stood there watching the goings on? I do believe that if they wanted to they could have defied the governor but what would have she done to them? They do have families they need to take care of too. This all boils down to, what are your convictions and willingness to stand for the constitution and boldly.
State police are supposed to serve the people not the governor. This is not a police state. Sometimes just doing your job does not make it right
The state police are stuck in between the cowboys and Indians. They have orders to follow but I promise you part if not all of them agree with the mayor. It’s HIS let him run it. If they follow their heart they are in the same position the townspeople are in ....no income. Please put the blame where it belongs. And don’t disrespect the state police for the JOB they have to do like it or not.
The state police have to choose serve and protect or usurp and terrorize the people of New Mexico. The oath of office should be your guide not the whim of the governor.
Cowboys and Indians??
The State Police needs to remember following an unlawful order from hire up is still unlawful and punishment can be taken to all who enforces the unlawful order.
Queen of Corona
Sheriffs and all police officer take an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the the United States and the State of New Mexico. Any person who takes this oath including the Governor will be held accountable for violation of those oaths. If they can not keep there sworn Oath or Sworn Affirmation then their words means nothing. So yes and officer following the unconstitutional orders of Herr Wuhan Lujan is indeed a jack booted thug who continually violates their oath. If anyone supports the actions of Herr Lujan and her jackbooted thugs then you are the problem. Please take the time to pack your bags and move to a socialist or communist nation. I'm sure they will respect your rights and freedom of speech there.
I support you 100% Mayor Hicks! I have left one strong message with MLG.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNTHuCOjAy8&fbclid=IwAR1jGSqbO9QYdjrnPnPuAV7HLTdt4-. Lg8dE5fX4HA3ucX-OgZ_Hn5i1dnxg
End the Lujan Lock Down Rally this Saturday.
facebook.com/events/2936418133116558/
It boils down to power hungry individuals violating their oath and the law to gain favor and KJ keep their job. While with their guns and threats keeping you from your rights, jobs, ability to provide for your family and threat of prision. Dont show up to court because of an illegal action by State police. FTA. FAILURE TO APPEAR. NOW A FELON. Nazi, Gestapo is not strong enough Treasonus Traitors should be prosecuted.
Bullshit
So Sad for Grant's to have a Mayor like Mody Hicks if you Love your town and people in it well then keep them safe u Idiot!!!!
Boohooo
I agree we need to respect our state police, I have a nephew who is a state police officer. I feel bad that they are in such a bad position. I agree we need to start reopening soon. As if this week we have 4 counties with no cases. Peoples livelihoods are going to be affected when the economy crashes and then who will bail us out then. Our country is in dept by 23 trillion dollars before the stimulus checks. Remember the countries with less dept end up with the power in the end and by the looks of it Russia has the less dept now. We need to take health precautions that are recommending the department of health. But we need to come together and start opening up to make our kids future's better not leave them in a world of dept. This is the land if the free! God Bless America and all who serve this great country!
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