Oppose HB59

Every election year legislators and candidates campaign on their devotion to constitutional liberty. They'll develop a reputation for being a champion of rights, specifically mentioning the First, Second and Tenth Amendments. Thankfully, most of our legislators recognize these rights as non-partisan; they know their duty to work as Americans, not Democrats or Republicans, to protect these rights.

However, from time to time there are pieces of legislation particularly offensive to our liberty and constitutional rights. Such is the case with HB59, introduced by Rep. Stephen Handy. The law essentially allows police officers to arrest anyone, at any time, for any reason or no reason whatsoever. The potential to abuse this power is simply too high. I appreciate the service our police officers give; yet I question the desire to establish a police-governed state.

We need our elected representatives to protect our Fourth Amendment as much as our First, Second and Tenth. Our legislators need to vote against HB59.

Jeremy Roberts

Sandy