Hassled at the polls for OCing

[gnbrotz]

Let me clarify what little bit I can:

I identified myself to the Constable while I was outside speaking with him about the situation. It's possible that he overheard the call out, or even asked the judge of elections for that polling place (who lives next door to my parents and clearly knows who I am) as well for clarification, but I did voluntarily give it to him during our conversation.

I agree fully with QuincyTwpConstable that overall we are basing some judgments on certain things we assume. I do believe that these assumption will be verified, but until actual sworn testimony occurs, it's impossible to be sure.

[Pa. Patriot]

Lancaster online has picked this up.
They have discussion and a poll.

http://talkback.lancasteronline.com/...howtopic=59775

[Joe Smith]

Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot

Lancaster online has picked this up.
They have discussion and a poll.

http://talkback.lancasteronline.com/...howtopic=59775

And thay seem to have some common sense...

[God's Country]

Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot

Lancaster online has picked this up.
They have discussion and a poll.

http://talkback.lancasteronline.com/...howtopic=59775

IMO the more press the better.

I bet the sheriff is green over this. He probably pulls this crap all the time and has never been called to the mat over it.

[God's Country]

Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot

That's a great comment you posted over there, BTW! Bravo

Right back at you.

[Pa. Patriot]

Originally Posted by QuincyTwpConstable

I have encountered local police voting and none said anything to me about *me* being in uniform and armed... but if there's statute proving me wrong, I'd stop as of the 2008 primary. I just don't think there is..

I am unable to find the text of Title 25
§ 3520. Police officers at polling places.

Anyone have a linky?

[CZ40P]

To quote the original post

When I was done voting, he was on the phone again, so I waited to speak with him some more. He was speaking with the County Commissioners office, who I could also hear "had never dealt with this situation before". The Constable suggested to them that this be researched further and if there wasn't already a resolution regarding this, that one be passed immediately so this didn't occur in the future. He mentioned to them that "The judges did the same thing so you can't bring guns into the courthouses". When he hung up, I told him that the courthouse ban was covered in the Uniform Firearms Act, which was state law, not something the judges had done on their own. I then asked again for his name so I could write it down. He refused to give it to me, because he said he already did at the beginning of our conversation. I then specifically asked him, "So you are refusing to give me your name again?". He said, "Yes". What he couldn't have known, is that I didn't really need it as I had heard him identify himself to the County Commissioner's office while speaking with them. I offered to be in touch with him so that if I was indeed incorrect on the law, I could educate myself. He told me, "Don't worry, I've got your name."

I dunno but to me it seems the constable had his ego and authority bruised and set out on a mission to right the situation. If the constable didn't initiate something we would not be having this discussion.

[markheck1]

Originally Posted by gnbrotz

Let me clarify what little bit I can:

I identified myself to the Constable while I was outside speaking with him about the situation. It's possible that he overheard the call out, or even asked the judge of elections for that polling place (who lives next door to my parents and clearly knows who I am) as well for clarification, but I did voluntarily give it to him during our conversation.

I agree fully with QuincyTwpConstable that overall we are basing some judgments on certain things we assume. I do believe that these assumption will be verified, but until actual sworn testimony occurs, it's impossible to be sure.

Thank you for that clarification, we understand that you cannot be as forthcoming with information as you and we would like it to be

[PisnNapalm]

Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot

I am unable to find the text of Title 25
§ 3520. Police officers at polling places.

Anyone have a linky?

http://impactlaw.org/resources/Poll%...%20handout.pdf

· Police Officers: Police officers, whether uniformed or not, shall not be within 100 feet of a polling place
during an election unless they are voting, serving a warrant, or are called in by election officers to 1)
clear an avenue to the door of any polling place, if obstructed; or 2) maintain order and quell
disturbances. [§ 3047]. Officer may not unlawfully intimidate or threaten, use force or violence, or
unduly influence or "overawe" any elector. [§3047].

[Ramtuff]

Did anyone notice this reply in the comments section for that article...

"This does NOT have to do with what is right or what is legal it has to do with common sense . Something that Mr. Ratz does not have."
Posted by Franklin County Firearms


Is there a shop in Franklin County with that name?