As Washington spends billions on wasteful projects that serve the interests of a few, everyday Americans are seeing their community services erode, a culture of despair, and a breakdown in civility. Transportation systems, water systems, and energy problems are ignored as elected officials spend billions on programs that have no relevance to tax payers. And now, our right to a safe, civil society is at risk. As the social and economic infrastructure of our country deteriorates, violence increases. Examples are everywhere and Ashtabula County may be a precursor for the rest of the nation.
In the ongoing financial crisis in Ashtabula County, the Sheriff's Department has been cut from 112 to 49 deputies. With deputies assigned to transport prisoners, serve warrants and other duties, only one patrol car is assigned to patrol the entire county of 720 square miles. Ashtabula County is the largest county in Ohio by land area.
Ashtabula County Judge Alfred Mackey was asked what residents should do to protect themselves and their families with the severe cutback in law enforcement. Arm themselves, the judge said. Be very careful, be vigilant, and get in touch with your neighbors, because we're going to have to look after each other. Click here for the video.
Ashtabula County gun dealers and firearms instructors tell WKYC their business has really picked up since the Sheriff's Department cutbacks began some months ago. That's exactly why they are coming, so that they can protect themselves, says Tracy Williams, a certified firearms instructor in Jefferson. They don't feel that they are protected. They want to be able to protect themselves.
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