Emerging movement encourages sheriffs to act as shield against federal tyranny

Editor | February 13, 2012 | 0 Comments

The 100 or so sheriffs gathered in a Las Vegas hotel ballroom two weeks ago learned that some weighty titles have been attached to the stars they wear on their chests.

“Ultimate enforcers of the Constitution.” “Protectors against government tyranny.” “America’s last hope.” “Brave oath keepers.”

And the sheriffs, including eight from Colorado, learned that they need to protect their citizenry from much more than local lawbreakers. In today’s world, public enemy No. 1 just might be the federal government — or the “out-of-control federal bureaucracy,” as organizers of the convention like to refer to it.

The person who will “stand tall against federal tyranny,” even if it means armed resistance, according to organizers, is the county sheriff.

The Denver Post