...the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic."
That's the operative phrase from the oath. It doesn't seem particularly controversial. I held no reservations when I said it and I'm comfortable that I lived it responsibly for my entire life.
We learn about "lawful orders" and how we must deal with ethical questions and disagreements. We study war crimes and treason, sedition and revolution. We are trained to exercise judgment in determining if a refusal to comply is proper. The nation has been well-served by the oath and the process.
That's why this should create more than a momentary pause:
Baby Seized by State from Oath Keeper
Child abuse is problematic. Spousal abuse is a crime. Endangerment of a child must be prevented. But there is no way I can conclude that a public expression of support for the oath would be grounds for this action.
I try to avoid leaping on the bandwagon of the sensational. I reserve final judgment on this until more is revealed, but right now this looks particularly egregious.
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I think that's the correct initial response Ed. let's wait until all the facts are in but on the face of it this looks chilling. Thanks for the story, I'll be following it closely. Very closely.
Hmmm. I've always considered all 'social services' agencies in the 'egregious' category: that is, they believe themselves above the law. They require no establishment of facts; wild-ass allegations alone, will do.
Here is the response from Oath Keepers:
http://oathkeepers.org/oath/2010/10/11/confirmed-court-did-rely-on-oath-keeper-association-to-take-baby/
There is in fact basis here for concluding that the "Left" is using classic Bolshevik/socialist/Hitlerian tactics to demonize a political group they don't like, and to chill freedom of association and political speech.
. . . and in this instance striking out at the First and Second Amendments as well.
A record is building that shows the Globalists don't like the US Constitution:
http://www.economist.com/node/17103701
http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/09/24/the_american_constitution_obsession
Must be very careful to ensure the person is not a plant...the one thing that they haven't been able to do is get solid Americans to bite at their bait. This has a whiff.
I do not wish to give anyone a reason to kick things off. It is what they most dearly wish would happen before November.
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