>>>Don't know about all cops, but a bunch of police chiefs have spoken out in favor of gun control since Newtown.
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>>>Really? You must have missed this then:
>>>http://cnsnews.com/blog/gregory-gwyn-williams-jr/number-nations-sheriffs-refusing-enforce-unconstitutional-gun-laws
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>>No, I'm aware of that, too. It doesn't change the fact that a bunch of police chiefs (and I'll point out that, unlike sheriffs, police chiefs are generally not elected officials) spoke up saying changes were needed.
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>>Tamar
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>Seriously?? You side with police chiefs but ignore the sherrif''s opinions. Selective reasoning.

I think she has a valid point though - the sheriff's are elected so they're subject to political pressures. Plus I don't put much stock in a sheriff who's publicly stated that they intend to violate their oath of office.