Sergei Borglum Hoff
Urgent appeal to all state, county, and city peace officers
Tue Jan 13 17:46:03 2004
67.75.205.39

As a former peace officer, I have walked in your shoes and confronted the dilemmas that you face. The majority of people understand that honor and decency guide the actions of most local officers. Citizens are also well aware of the dangers and sacrifices related to your vocation. You deserve our gratitude. However, consider well, the present direction of the law enforcement profession.

Recognize the harm done to your family, neighbor, state, and nation; as a result of the disloyal and demoralizing behavior of legislators, federal police agencies, courts, administrators, and an alarming number of fellow officers. With dignity and fortitude, refuse to be exploited by the faithless authors and unpatriotic enforcers of this anti-Bill of Rights "USA Patriot Act."

Ultimately, it is you--the individual officer--that must judge right from wrong. Never sacrifice honor by obeying orders that are repugnant to your sense of justice. Condemn all laws that run contrary to the supreme law of this land, the United States Constitution. Constitutional law does not permit the enforcement of outlaw legislation.

The liberties and welfare of the people are far more important than employment security. You must decide whether your loyalties are to the people of local communities and the Constitution or to federal bureaucrats and their police invasion forces. You have also sworn to uphold your State Constitution. The sovereignty of your State must be defended! You are morally compelled to defend fellow Americans from federal police assaults, and purge your ranks of those who willingly violate human rights. Look upon your predicament with care.

Your responses will be patriotic and courageous or subversive and cowardly. You must defend or condemn the people and Constitution. There is no middle ground for you. Stand with self-respect and in moral contrast to the majority of politicians today. Honor your oath of office! Like us all, you must look into the eyes of your own children, and answer their questions.

Treasure the Constitution and Bill of Rights with every vigilant moment. Read these compelling documents, and grasp the liberty sustaining principles that you have sworn an oath to defend.

Your family and neighbors have entrusted their lives and freedoms to your expression of loyalty. You have chosen this vocation with honor in mind; serve throughout your career with valor, and then leave with a noble heart.

• re: police officers — d daxx, Tue Jan 13 20:32