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Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:48 pm Post subject:
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The widespread unprovoked attacks on police officers in the US have gotten so bad that it has started a backlash. In my home state of Louisiana, we passed a “blue lives matter” law that even our liberal democrat governor signed into law, expanding the state's hate crime statute to include the targeting of police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/26/us/louisiana-blue-lives-matter-law/index.html
Excerpts from the linked CNN report:
” …With the nationwide friction between the Black Lives Matter movement and supporters of law enforcement as a backdrop, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill Thursday expanding the state's hate crime statute… “
“Deadly ambush prompted bill
[LA] State Rep. Lance Harris wrote House Bill 953 after Darren Goforth, a Texas sheriff's deputy, was ambushed, shot and killed while in uniform in August [2015]. "It looked like it was strictly done because someone didn't like police officers, like a hate crime…"” “…"In the news, you see a lot of people terrorizing and threatening police officers on social media just due to the fact that they are policemen. Now, this (new law) protects police and first responders under the hate crime law," Harris said, adding that he considers legislative action necessary because the crime is "done strictly out of hate for the officer and his uniform." "For those individuals who choose to target our heroes, the message formalized in this legislative act should be clear and the consequences severe," Col. Mike Edmonson, superintendent of the Louisiana State Police, said… ”
“ …Response to Black Lives Matter… ”
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And after 7 police officers have been slaughtered in unprovoked attacks this year in his home state, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is once again urging the passage of the “Police Protection Act” that he and others have supported that would increase the penalties for acts of violence against police officers. Here is the original Police Protection Act statement:
http://gov.texas.gov/news/press-release/22514
Governor Greg Abbott today announced an effort to strengthen penalties for crimes committed against law enforcement officers – the Police Protection Act.
“At a time when law enforcement officers increasingly come under assault simply because of the job they hold, Texas must send a resolute message that the State will stand by the men and women who serve and protect our communities,” said Governor Abbott.
The proposal is punctuated by making it a hate crime for anyone to commit a crime against a law enforcement officer out of bias against the police. The Governor will request the Texas legislature to pass the Police Protection Act in the 2017 legislative session.
“While our state and the nation continue to mourn the heroes lost in Dallas, it is time for us to unite as Texans to say no more,” Governor Abbott continued. “The men and women in uniform risk their lives every day to protect the public, and it is time we show them the State of Texas has their back. Texas will no longer tolerate disrespect for those who serve, and it must be made clear to anyone targeting our law enforcement officials that their actions will be met with severe justice.”
Governor Abbott’s Police Protection Act includes the following proposals:
•Extend hate crime protections to law enforcement officers;
•Increase criminal penalties for any crime in which the victim is a law enforcement officer, whether or not the crime qualifies as a hate crime;
•Create a culture of respect for law enforcement by organizing a campaign to educate young Texans on the value law enforcement officers bring to their communities;
For example, under current law, assault with bodily injury is generally punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, while assault on a public servant, including a law enforcement officer, is a 3rd degree felony. Under Governor Abbott’s proposal, in cases where the assault is on a law enforcement officer, the penalty would increase to a 2nd degree felony.
“The recent shooting in Dallas is not the first time law enforcement officers in Texas have been targeted. Our goal is to do everything possible to make it the last,” added Governor Abbott.
Law enforcement organizations in Texas offered the following statements in response to Governor Abbott’s Police Protection Act:
"As a 26-plus year police officer in Houston, I’m extremely encouraged by Governor Greg Abbott’s legislative priority to make the State of Texas a national leader in protecting the lives of law enforcement officers. The attacks on law enforcement in Texas and the rest of our nation are unprecedented. Governor Abbott’s solution is the right approach for Texas law enforcement officers and the people of Texas who support them.” – Ray Hunt, President, Houston Police Officers Association
"We applaud Governor Abbott for recognizing the importance of protecting law enforcement officers in the state of Texas. False narratives and irresponsible anti-police rhetoric have put our officers in greater danger than ever before. This is an important step toward protecting those who protect the citizens of this great state." – Kevin Lawrence, Executive Director, Texas Municipal Police Association
“The Dallas Police Association applauds Governor Abbott’s bold plan in response to the recent wave of attacks on police officers. Now is the time for our elected leaders across our state and country to do the right thing and join our Governor in his call to better protect police officers.” – Ron Pinkston, President, Dallas Police Association
"The Sheriff's Association of Texas is very pleased to hear our Governor is behind an effort to protect peace officers across our state. Every Texas Sheriff feels this should be a precedent for the leadership in other states to follow, and we support our Governor. We look forward to working with the Governor during the 2017 legislative session to pass these important protections." – Grimes County Sheriff Donald Sowell, President, The Sheriff's Association of Texas
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Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 4:02 am Post subject:
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Varice, I think you have made your point by now, please stop it. _________________ Jan
also .. could someone please turn down the thermostat a bit.
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