Comments on: “I can charge you with whatever I want to charge you with”

By: Rick-WH

Rick-WH — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:06:08 +0000

I believe in our Freedom of Speech and Expression. I am no expert on where the line is drawn.

There are multiple elements to this video, far beyond what can be discussed here. Many assumptions have been made about what School Security Officer Wesley Cheeks did in asking for the sign to be removed and in making the unprofessional statement he did. Perhaps, SSO Cheeks is just as upset about what is going on with our government as the protesters are.

SSO Wesley Cheeks is employed by the local school board for the for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the assigned school – whether it is a school sponsored event or not. It is possible that the sign was in violation of school board policies which he is obliged to enforce. Under Virginia law, he does have the right to detain persons for such violations if there is "reasonable suspicion."

In the end, was the sign left up? Was the person detained? We don't know for sure.

By: Anne-EH

Anne-EH — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:37:22 +0000

After watching this short video, what is disturbing is what police officer Wesley Checks Jr. about this NOT being America anymore. A good law enforcement person is only to do the work of maintaining safety and peaceful order of a local area when there are a large number of people, not get into political debate, even when he or she disagrees with the position of a single person or a group of persons protesting.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:25:38 +0000

Oh thanks for the translation Rick. I know you are thinking I missed that history lesson. duh In case you missed my point is …. you take away from a picture what you wish. The cop was saying the sign was a problem because it had a picture. I was referring to the picture. And I saw many similar signs at the Hartford Tea Party and I do not recall anyone being asked to put them away, with the exception of someone with an actual pitchfork. It is utterly crazy to me that we are arguing over the ability for someone to carry a sign. The sadness about that in general is enough to disgust me. This is freedom of speech issue … plain and simple.

By: Rick-WH

Rick-WH — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:02:22 +0000

Darlene – I believe the Nazi translation comes from the use of the words "The Final Solution" and "National Socialist" in the poster. Both terms are very closely associated with the Nazi movement in Germany.

By: Rick-WH

Rick-WH — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:59:19 +0000

The School Security Officer should have more clearly stated his authority and rationale for requesting that the sign be removed. School Security Officers responsibilities and authorities are different than for a School Resource Officer inVirginia. An SSO may detain persons for violating the Code of Virginia or the security policies of the local school board if there is reasonable suspicion. Capitol Police in Hartford would likely have done similarly had such a sign been presented during the tea parties there.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:23:24 +0000

Sammy22 – I think that picture looks more like the Joker to me, you are the one with the Nazi translation. But to follow along with your question, the evil is in taking away our freedoms. The evil is in his "selective" application of our constitution. In relation to this particular post – this cop is acting stupidly – If Obama were consistent he would say it himself, but consistency is not something I have learned to expect from this President. Sadly

By: sammy22

sammy22 — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:23:17 +0000

If Pres. Obama were so evil, why would he try to reform the health care system?? Why not just let it fall apart on its own?

By: Darlene

Darlene — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:39:12 +0000

Officer Cheeks is exercising exactly why we are all afraid we are losing our freedoms. And yet, I find myself wanting to recommend a "beer summit" for this could be a "teaching opportunity" Do you think President Obama would like to use this one as an example of "acting stupidly?" Doubtful.

By: Dimsdale

Dimsdale — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:16:38 +0000

Well, back on topic!

Officer "Butt" Cheeks (as I like to call him) is the living manifestation of Jackie Gleason's Sheriff Bufort T. Justice character in "Smokey and the Bandit", except "Butt" Cheeks ads an element of racism and (yes, I dare say it) Nazism to his real life role.

And when the administration's (and this cop's) actions are more subtle than this poster's alleged message of Nazism , people can call for it to stop.

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Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:54:36 +0000

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