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Barbara Goldfarb-Seles
11 years ago

Unacceptable and a danger to the public. Training and conversation are essential. Silence is unacceptable.

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Buck Eichler
11 years ago

The Sheriff's office must serve all our citizens. You can disagree with the way someone lives, but you must show respect. If you cannot manage that, it's time to look for a new job.

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Sarah Westover
11 years ago Featured

It is disgusting for a person in a position of power-especially a person authorized to use deadly force-to have discriminatory views like these. I am concerned for the safety of our LGBTQ community members and friends so long as this officer stays on patrol.

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Pauline Black
11 years ago

The Commissioners and Sheriff need to publicly declare that they respect the lives and safety of all Jackson County residents and visitors, and that no less is required of County employees. This man is not fit for duty as a public safety officer.

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Peter Witt
11 years ago

Terrible

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Linda Smith
11 years ago

This patrol sergeant is an abomination.

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Robert M Hight Major USAF retired
11 years ago

He has to go!

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Elizabeth Hayes
11 years ago

the deputy has right to his/her own beliefs but NOT to let own prejudice, intolerance, homophobia influence how he treats people. Very concerning.

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Don Morris
11 years ago

That patrol sergeant comments are contrary to the US Constituion and have no place in a public law officer public statements or actions.

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Cindy darnell
11 years ago

This officer is a bigot and needs to be fired from a position of public trust.

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Stephanie Tidwell
11 years ago

blind ignorant hate has no place in a community police force.

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Jeff
11 years ago

the only article in this link is the one that is quoting the bible from Leviticus 18:22 which according to the letter talks about gay people are an abomination. unless there is an article or letter that states differently, I dont see where a patrol sgt says "gay and lesbian people are an "abomination" and that his personal beliefs trump the law and the constitution.

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Dawn
11 years ago

criminals hiding behind a badge. thats all i have to say

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MaryAnn Shank
11 years ago

Isn't he required to take a pledge to uphold all laws? Oregon law does NOT call gay people an abomination. What does the Sheriff's office truly belive?

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Rich Rohde
11 years ago

Jackson County Sheriff and All County Commissioners are responsible for safety and equity for everyone and employees that do not respect that mission should be let go.

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Gordon Tomlin
11 years ago

equality for all

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Helen Lottridge
11 years ago

Police officers have a duty to protect and serve ALL citizens. This is unacceptable behavior.

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Judith Izzo
11 years ago

Not acceptable!

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Gina DuQuenne · petition starter
11 years ago

In Solidarity!

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Tracie lima
11 years ago

I wonder if this officer eats shellfish, as the Bible says is a sin? I also wonder how often he touches himself, which I don't need to know, or how often he has sex with his wife for anything other than to procreate? The Bible is a grouping of recounts of Jesus' loving accounts. It was never meant to degrade or marginalize! Jesus was all about love and he took it to everyone, not just the like minded!