Armed Polite Society
Main Forums => Politics => Topic started by: Angel Eyes on November 16, 2022, 11:47:10 PM
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https://www.ktvu.com/news/no-one-is-above-the-law-former-sheriff-found-guilty-of-corruption-misconduct
TL;DR: Former sheriff of Santa Clara County, CA (aka Silicon Valley) was doing a pay-for-play around CCW permits. Make a sizable donation to her campaign, get a permit. Annoy her and your permit will not be renewed. Convicted on six civil counts of corruption, Laurie Smith was able to retire before being removed from office.
More info on the lucky few who did get permits in Santa Clara County:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/the-people-at-the-center-of-santa-clara-county-s-concealed-gun-scandal/ar-AA14b1EP
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She should have her pension revoked, among other penalties.
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She should have her pension revoked, among other penalties.
Upon conviction:
Public caning/flogging. Pension revoked, civil asset forfeiture of everything purchased while serving as Sheriff, including real-estate and cars. 20 years prison, no parole.
I have zero tolerance for jack booted thugs and abuse of public office.
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Perils or perks?
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Corruption in "may issue" states has been recognized for DECADES. IIRC, even in The Godfather (Mario Puzo's 1969 novel on which the movie was based) there was a comment that one of the gangsters had a carry permit that cost $10,000.