munkle
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LOL fear-mongering hypochondriacs gonna hate this one. A true American hero.
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Racine County sheriff refuses to enforce Safer at Home order
Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said he will not enforce the Safer at Home order because he believes it violates businesses' and citizens' constitutional rights

Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said he will not enforce the Safer at Home order because he believes it violates businesses' and citizens' constitutional rights
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. —
Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling is taking a stand against Gov. Tony Evers' Safer at Home order.
On Friday, Schmaling released a statement that said he will not enforce the order because he believes it violates businesses' and citizens' constitutional rights.
"Wisconsin law gives the Governor and the Wisconsin DHS the authority to develop emergency measures and enforce rules and orders to protect the public during a health crisis. However, state law does not have the power to supersede or suspend the Constitutional rights of American citizens," Schmaling said in his statement.
"I urge the Wisconsin DHS to develop a workable plan that balances the safety of our citizens while at the same time acknowledging the fact that there is a way for business to operate even during the current health situation," Schmaling said. "I have all the confidence in Racine County business owners that they can make the appropriate adjustments in the way they operate during this difficult time to accommodate for the safety of their employees and guests."
"The overreaching measures taken by State government will have dire lifetime consequences for businesses, homeowners, and families. I took an oath to uphold the constitutional rights of our citizens and I can not in good faith participate in the destruction of Racine County businesses or interfere in the freedoms granted to all of us by our Constitution," Schmaling's statement said.
"Wisconsin law gives the authority and the responsibility for investigating and enforcing public health violations to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local health departments. We will leave the enforcement of public health orders to the health department experts," Schmaling said.