Man removed by PD for carrying at St. Joe County polls

[Whosyer]

Posted on abc 57:

Marine sticks to his guns, asks why he can't bring firearm into polling place | ABC57 | South Bend IN News, Weather and Sports | Top Stories

Site also has a poll on the matter.

I've found that you can vote in the poll , as many times as you like.

 

[KG1]

I like this quote

"“We contacted the state election board and they said if it was a school, public building or private building where the owner does not want a person to enter with a gun -- then they are not allowed inside the building,” said James Korpal, chairman of the St. Joseph County election board."

What a bunch of horse hockey. It's not like a business or a private residence on any other day. It's a public polling place on election day for cripes sake.

 

[KLB]

There are certainly a bunch, and to be honest, not even I knew about the law stating that people couldn't be arrested go to and from the polls (for MIsd crimes/BOP/Ect; Which is IMO 50% dumb, when you think about it.

Stops those in power from making up stuff to keep people from voting.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

Stops those in power from making up stuff to keep people from voting.

Nailed it!

 

[greghvac]

would be nice if he did get some money,bet he wont

 

[mrjarrell]

would be nice if he did get some money,bet he wont

It would be even better if those who kept him out were sent to prison for violating his civil Rights.

 

[actaeon277]

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[actaeon277]

According to the polls, out of 16 current votes, 88% voted "if its not illegal, whats the problem".

How many of you guys voted in that poll?

What makes you think any of us would vote?


And its up to 56 votes. 97% what's the big deal

 

[Whosyer]

It would be even better if those who kept him out were sent to prison for violating his civil Rights.

^^^^^^^^^This. I wonder if there's more to the story. It would certainly strengthen his position, if the objections were only made after he asked for his ballot.

 

[mrjarrell]

What makes you think any of us would vote?

I did. Can't let the anti's set the agenda.

 

[actaeon277]

I did. Can't let the anti's set the agenda.

Sorry.
Can't get the purple to work on cell.
And I made a frown, instead of smile.
Long 16 hour day, migraine, still at work.

 

[Liberty Sanders]

I applaud this fine gentleman! I hope those who denied him his rights have to pay out of their own pockets, but I'm not holding my breath for that.

If the plaintiff sues under USC1983, punitive damages must be paid out of the pockets of the offending officials.

 

[williamrights]

I am confused was he ultimately allowed to vote with his gun. Or was he prevented even the second time.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

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It would be even better if those who kept him out were sent to prison for violating his civil Rights.

I agree. The taxpayer shouldn't have to lighten his/her wallet especially if the guy suffered no finanacial lose.

 

[Expat]

I am confused was he ultimately allowed to vote with his gun. Or was he prevented even the second time.

Still prevented the second time.

 

[Roadie]

Still prevented the second time.

Wow, if he never got to vote, that brings things to a whole different level.. IMO

 

[Ted]

...... Time for ACLU to help us out.

Somehow, I find that unlikely.

They only seem to defend those rights of which they agree.

 

[jeremy]

So who is it?!

 

[Ted]

Stops those in power from making up stuff to keep people from voting.

First there was the Poll Tax, to disenfranchise citizens from voting.

Then there was a Literacy Test, to disenfranchise citizens from voting.

I'm sure there are a bunch more.........

.....and now we have arrived to disenfranchising a citizen from voting, simply because he exercises his right to possess the lawful means for self defense.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I voted in their pole. And to the person who says contact the ACLU here is what they told me before. "We at the ACLU take a neutral stance on the second amendment"

I was kidding about running to the ACLU. They get bored after just one amendment. Heh.