A Voice for the Voiceless

U.S. Politics

Sheriff's Call to Arms Strike Controversy

Florida Sheriff Wayne Ivey posted a very controversial statement on social media.

Sheriff's Call to Arms Strike Controversy
Law enforcement officers outside the Orlando business where the workplace shooting occurred. (John Raoux/Associated Press)

The city of Orlando in Florida recently had a violent workplace shooting on June 5th. Five were killed by an ex-employee, John Robert Neumann, a 45-year-old. Neumann was fired from Fiamma in April. Neumann singled out workers and shot them with a semi-automatic handgun. Before police arrived John Robert Neumann killed himself.

Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey stated the following in a Facebook Live video:

Folks, now more than ever is the time for our citizens to be prepared to serve as the first line of defense, not only for them but for their families. What’s next is to fully understand that this is war, and you better be prepared to wage war to protect you, your family, and those around you if attacked.

Sheriff Ivey also added in photos of the Pulse Nightclub and Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting throughout the video.

Sheriff Ivey waged war on terrorism in his video. This controversial post has upset many of those on the left, and in turn, has garnered the praise of many on the right. The Sheriff raised issues of gun usage for the average citizen and explained that carrying a firearm is needed to protect yourself and those around you. This is a good idea in theory, but to what extent can Florida go to in order to keep its citizens safer? 

Here is the link to the full video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO2xXhPzjj0

Related