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RandySF

(58,823 posts)
Tue Apr 29, 2014, 09:47 PM Apr 2014

Bundy clan is now setting up armed checkpoints,

A Democratic congressman from Nevada said in a letter this week that his constituents have reported the armed militia supporting rancher Cliven Bundy have set up checkpoints to verify the residency of anybody passing through.

Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV), who represents the area, sent the letter Sunday to Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie, asking him to investigate.

"I am writing to bring your attention to the ongoing situation in northeastern Clark County which has caused many of my constituents to fear for their safety," Horsford wrote. Residents in the area "have expressed concern over the continual presence of multiple out-of-state, armed militia groups that have remained in the community" since Bundy's dispute with the Bureau of Land Management came to a boil.

The militia, as reported by Horsford's constituents, "have set up checkpoints where residents are required to prove they live in the area before being allowed to pass," the letter said.


http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/bundy-ranch-militia-checkpoints-horsford

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Bundy clan is now setting up armed checkpoints, (Original Post) RandySF Apr 2014 OP
Outsiders in my neighborhood setting up checkpoints malaise Apr 2014 #1
Local businesses hate them RainDog Apr 2014 #2

malaise

(268,998 posts)
1. Outsiders in my neighborhood setting up checkpoints
Tue Apr 29, 2014, 09:51 PM
Apr 2014

I'd show them the real meaning of stand your ground.

RainDog

(28,784 posts)
2. Local businesses hate them
Tue Apr 29, 2014, 09:52 PM
Apr 2014

The majority of people in this country hate them.

No one sees them as patriots or any other such bunk unless they're as whacked out as the militias.

Hopefully this will be the beginning of the great STFU to such assholes.

They do not represent Americans.

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