Posted on 04/15/2020 12:05:50 PM PDT by abb
Sheriffs from four different Northern Michigan counties have publicly voiced concerns regarding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home orders.
In a joint press release issued as thousands of residents protest at the state capital in Lansing, Leelanau County Sheriff Mike Borkovich, Benzie County Sheriff Ted Schendel, Manistee County Sheriff Ken Falk and Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said they will not strictly enforce Whitmer’s orders in their counties.
“While we understand her desire to protect the public, we question some restrictions that she has imposed as overstepping her executive authority,” the sheriffs wrote. “She has created a vague framework of emergency laws that only confuse Michigan citizens.”
Instead of strict enforcement, the sheriffs say they “will deal with every case as an individual situation and apply common sense.”
They noted that their focus should be on reopening their counties and getting people back to work, but added that CDC guidelines such as social distancing, washing hands, wearing masks, etc…should be followed.
“Each of us took an oath to uphold and defend the Michigan Constitution, as well as the US Constitution, and to ensure that your God given rights are not violated,” the sheriffs said. “We believe that we are the last line of defense in protecting your civil liberties.”
“Together, as a community, we will overcome this pandemic, and as Americans, we will persevere and come out stronger than before. As sheriffs of your community we want you to know we have your back and will continue to serve the people who have entrusted us with your protection.”
Gov. Whitmer’s stay-at-home order began on March 24. Initially set to expire on April 13, the order was extended until April 30 as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in Michigan.
The order prohibits travel for non-essential workers except for essential duties like grocery shopping and medical visits, as well as some outdoor recreation.
Protests, such as “Operation Gridlock” ongoing in Lansing, and opposition to the orders have increased in recent days as further restrictions on big box stores and travel between second homes were issued.
There are now 27,001 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan, with 1,768 deaths as of Tuesday, April 14. Another update is expected at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
It was Both the idiots and the fraud we were overwhelmed
Sheriffs from four different Northern Michigan counties have publicly voiced concerns regarding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home orders.
Constitutional heros!
The judge has made her ruling.
Now let us see her enforce it.
Bravo sheriffs!
Vote them back in next election
“...but not pot...but not lottery tickets...”
Follow the money. Probably more $ there than in gas taxes for boats.
I believe sheriffs have the power to deputize individuals as needed. So, deputize a few hundred NRA members. Molen Labe.
“Cops will take up for each other and sell out Witless.”
Really? Who signs their paychecks?
Thanks for the drone posting. 10 hour drive to get there if I would have been able to go
Gas is cheap!
Yea, I know, life intrudes sometimes.
What I haven’t seen anywhere is the implications of banning powered boats. MI fishing season opens up between soon and June. The opener is a pretty big deal up there. She will back down.
I have to work via Zoom link with clients. otherwise i would have gone just to get out of the house for a time and support conservatives fighting against a half wit governor.
“we are the last line of defense in protecting your civil liberties.”
True words. The county sheriffs are certainly the protectors of our rights ans liberties. More important to choose a good sheriff, than someone on the school board.
BatGuano
Patriot and Combat Gynecologist
Overbroad. Underinclusive.
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