A Michigan Barbershop Used Armed Militia To Stop Police From Shutting Them Down
Michigan has been one of the hardest hit states in the country during the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued strict stay-at-home orders — but not all residents are happy about them. People who disagree with the forced shutdown of many businesses and public spaces have made their displeasure known with ongoing protests at the State House. And, in the case of a barber shop in the town of Owosso, an armed militia is on guard outside to prevent the police from coming inside and shutting it down.
“If we have enough people to block entry and people are willing to be arrested, then we’ll do that,” Michigan Home Guard militia member Daniel Brewser told WILX. “If not then we’ll let him be arrested and we’ll organize another protest at the jailhouse with full battle rattle.”
The owner of the shop, 77-year-old Karl Manke, opened his doors to customers earlier this month in defiance of state orders. As a result, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office has deemed the barbershop “an imminent danger to the public,” according to NBC 25 News. Manke received two police citations already, but overwhelming crowds wearing Trump shirts, hats, and carrying Trump flags have bombarded the space in front of his storefront after he chose to open doors once again.
Members of the Michigan Home Guard —“Michigan’s biggest and most active militia,” according to their website — and dozens of other supporters have been standing outside the shop in order to help Manke stay open. According to reports, the militia members appear to be armed and prepared to take on police.
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Please don't let a few selfish bullies keep you from visiting.
The majority of us support Gov. Whitmer. We are law abiding, friendly, and we are sheltering in place.
I live in northern Michigan. Gov. Whitmer's Executive Orders are working. It is very common that many downstaters come 'Up North' to their cabins, lodge in hotels, or go camping. They hunt, fish, boat, ski, sled, hike, explore ... etc. Hell, 40-50 years ago I was one of those downstaters.
Nowadays with people not working, it would be a perfect opportunity to head 'Up North' and bring that damn virus with them. Thanks to our governor that hasn't happened. We are thankful for that.
Anyway, please don't write off Michigan from your list of travels just because of a few assholes, many of whom are just plain old astroturf assholes.
I got so used to my Michigan friends doing that reverse palm thing to show where they lived lol!
You certainly have a good governor; and damn she must be tough as nails. Hang in there! 
Look at my hand.
I live right here.
I’ve never forgotten that!
I can pick it out as well on a map as my own state. 
