Staff Reports
In a shocking case out of Marshall County, Tennessee, it has come to light that the Sheriff’s Office has been engaging in some downright nefarious behavior – seizing livestock without bothering to get a pesky little thing called a warrant. Yikes! Now, this might sound like something out of a wild west movie, but it’s happening right here in our backyard.
Now, folks, when we talk about overreach, this is what we mean. As conservatives, we believe in limited government, and that includes law enforcement officials sticking to the rules. It’s not a free-for-all where they can just waltz onto someone’s property and take their animals without a warrant – that’s just plain un-American.
Tennessee Sheriff's Office Faces Scrutiny for Stealing Livestock Without a Warrant https://t.co/5MPTJf1zNv
— Don Storms (@DonStorms3) February 28, 2024
Former sheriff Norman Dalton was rightfully shocked by the number of animals seized under Sheriff Billy Lamb’s watch since 2014. This kind of behavior sets a dangerous precedent and could lead to a slippery slope where law enforcement thinks they can do whatever they please without being held accountable.
And get this – Sheriff Lamb actually admitted that they didn’t bother with warrants because, hey, why bother with legalities when there are animals to be seized and sold for a profit, right? It’s downright disgraceful to see our law enforcement using their power for personal gain rather than upholding the law.
These incidents of seizing livestock without warrants should serve as a wakeup call for all Americans. We must hold our law enforcement officials accountable and ensure that they respect the rights and property of citizens. Let this be a lesson that we must always be vigilant and stand up against such abuses of power.
