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We recently witnessed what I consider the cold-blooded murder of a law-abiding United States citizen by federal Border Protection agents in Minneapolis. His alleged crime was carrying a cell phone and having a licensed handgun on his person. He never reached for the weapon, never displayed it nor threatened anyone with it.
He was immobilized, on the ground with several federal agents on top of him when the handgun was removed by an agent and immediately another agent unholstered his weapon. That agent opened fire on the defenseless man shooting him multiple times in the back. Yet another agent joined in on the execution firing his weapon multiple times into the lifeless body.
Wake up America! For years, we have worried about the federal government confiscating our guns, leaving us defenseless. Despite this administration’s claims to protect the 2nd Amendment, we now see how they react to a citizen exercising their right. Find gun, take gun and murder the citizen. This may be the first example, but I don’t think it will be the last, not by a long shot.
Don’t let Homeland Security cover it up and bury the evidence. Demand accountability and an independent investigation of this heinous and unconstitutional act. Protect all of our rights!
Harry Grimmnitz
Readfield