Must watch for LEO's video on the Covid19 crisis.

[eaglemercenary]

I am a viewing member, but thought this was important enough for a first post.

I think this man nails it.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztmFkK0jkRc&t=0s[/ame]

 

[badge 851]

I am a viewing member, but thought this was important enough for a first post.

I think this man nails it.

YouTube

A BIG AMEN!!!!!

 

[Rustyt1953]

To quote Chrisie Hynde: "way to go, Ohio".

 

[UncleEd]

A major caveat regarding the
U.S. Constitution:

Its provisions have always been
a matter of interpretation.

And since the founding of the U.S.,
those interpretations even on a
single article have varied and
changed.

If this were not so, elected leaders
and the courts would have been and
be in concert on administration of the
Constitution and the laws.

 

[Xfuzz]

Good point...
Not to nit-pick but, Regarding his Sam Brown.
I assume that maybe a collapsible baton at about
the 5 O'clock position.
Whatever, it is I would have to move it.

 

[UncleEd]

Yes, it seems like that "baton" or
"flashlight" should be behind his
magazine pouches. Otherwise he's
going to have a sore groin area
after a bit of sitting down.

 

[Jon651]

A major caveat regarding the
U.S. Constitution:

Its provisions have always been
a matter of interpretation.

And since the founding of the U.S.,
those interpretations even on a
single article have varied and
changed.

If this were not so, elected leaders
and the courts would have been and
be in concert on administration of the
Constitution and the laws.

You hit the nail on the head!!!

Constitutional law can be fascinating! Part construction blueprints, part user manual, part boundary map - and by definition none of it actually law. And what is unwritten is just as fascinating (and important) as what is - the inferred rights, the boundaries and limitations on each, the responsibilities of exercising them and everything that goes along with all of it.

When you "defend the Constitution" you are not simply defending just what is on the paper, but also the structure and beliefs that it embodies - and not everything is written down.

 

[Absalom]

He certainly sounds sensible, although he should take to heart what he says about his oath covering the whole Constitution. That means not just the Bill of Rights, but also the constitutionally established government he works for. Except in extreme situations, judging the constitutionality of actions should follow established legal precedent, not an officer interpreting the Bill of Rights.

So does anybody know who this guy is and can confirm that he is for real?

There seems to be no source information with the Youtube video. Agencies tend to frown upon their officers making personal speeches in uniform on social media.

 

[UncleEd]

Absalom,

I wondered about his bona fides as well.

Ditto, a public servant being allowed to
speak on his own about what can become
administrative policy is unusal.

 

[Rule3]

I listened to him. Did not study it in depth. What he said certainly sounds good. He managed to say it all without really committing to anything that would get him in trouble. Did he have prior approval from the higher ups? Did he just retire or is now going to retire? As mentioned as with any profession, most would frown on any you tube video without clearance.
Certainly, defend the Constitution, Bill of Rights. Can not go wrong saying that, but what about some "laws" that may be contrary to the Bill of Rights??.


Ain't going there!!

 

[walkin jack]

That hits the proverbial nail smack dab on top of it's shiny head.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I know Howard first hand. His bona fides are solid. After serving the as a Marine MP in the DMZ in Korea, he has been a lifetime LEO rising to chief in a semi-rural city, and is qualified SWAT team member, armorer, shoots M1's annually at Camp Perry, has a lot of good videos on Youtube and no doubt a bunch of stuff that I do not know about. He is a big S&W fan. and got me interested in S&W's. He has never had a problem speaking his mind public servant or otherwise. He is qualified.

 

[GUNMIKE]

Outstanding. I, too, remember taking that oath when joining the U.S.Army in 1971. I also believe that it does not expire, just because I am not actively serving.