In Michigan, some counties splash back against the blue wave

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In Michigan, some counties splash back against the blue wave
Red-flag gun laws? Optional, depending on the sheriff

By Joe Lapointe on Mon, May 1, 2023 at 8:55 am


(Detroit Metro Times) In recent elections, Michigan’s balance of power has shifted from reactionary, conservative, and right wing to progressive, liberal, and left wing.

Gun-safety legislation in Lansing shows how the clout in the Great Lakes State has moved in a positive direction from Republican red to Democratic blue.

But sometimes, a few steps forward are followed by a couple steps backward. That unfortunate dance of democracy is on display in several Michigan counties, where backlash from elected officials exudes a whiff of defiance and anarchy.

The most recent episode came last week northwest of metro Detroit when the Livingston County Sheriff and Board of Commissioners vowed to ignore “red-flag laws” that would enable police to confiscate guns from persons found by a court to be of high risk.

That means a nut boy with a gun toy can cling to his hand-held murder machine even if people around him tell a judge that he (or she, or they) is dangerous. Think of Ethan Crumbley, who murdered four fellow students 17 months ago at Oxford High School in Oakland County. ...................(more)

https://www.metrotimes.com/news/in-michigan-some-counties-splash-back-against-the-blue-wave-33006501

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1. WTF is it with sheriffs anyway?

Across the country, sheriffs have tried to embellish their powers based on specious claims, some going back to English fucking common law.

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2. In many places, just about anyone can be a sheriff:

Here are the qualifications to be a county sheriff in Michigan:

-At least 18 years of age.
-High School Diploma or GED.
-Valid Driver's License and good Driving Record.
-United States Citizen.
-Good Correctable Eyesight.
-Michigan Resident upon hire.
-Be Qualified to Obtain a Concealed Pistol License.

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3. Looks like an ex-felon is qualified

At least driving record would be clean, being in prison & all