Garrison Won't Enforce Any New Laws That "Negate" Constitutional Rights
Cherokee County Sheriff Roger Garrison joins other sheriffs across the country in heavily criticizing President Barack Obama's executive orders tightening gun restrictions.
Editor's note: the following is an opinion written by Cherokee County Sheriff Roger Garrison. It does not in any way reflect the views and opinions of Patch. In the aftermath of the recent criminal events, the president, vice-president and many members of Congress are attempting to exploit the deaths of innocent victims by attempting to enact laws, restrictions; and, even through use of executive orders, prevent law-abiding American citizens from possessing certain firearms and ammunition magazines. As the duly-elected sheriff of Cherokee County, I want you to know and understand my position on this issue. I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. In Georgia, as in most states, sheriffs are elected constitutional officers. Duly …
Kenneth M
4:03 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Concerned, you have put this whole thing in the proper prospective. According to FBI statistics there are many more crimes that are stopped by law abiding citizens with guns than crimes completed by criminals. In fact, according to those same statistics you are 300 times more likely to be killed by your own doctor than by a gun. Let us not forget the real reason for the Second Amendment to the … more ›