Texas Sheriff Posts to Facebook Threatening Criminal Charges against Driver with Anti-Trump Sticker

[babylonsister]

Texas Sheriff Posts to Facebook Threatening Criminal Charges against Driver with Anti-Trump Sticker



A Texas sheriff posted to Facebook threatening criminal charges against the owner of a white pickup truck with an anti-Trump sticker decal displayed in the rear window.

Fort Bend Sheriff Troy E. Nehls, apparently unaware the First Amendment protects political speech, posted that he obtained permission from a prosecutor who informed him she would file criminal charges of disorderly conduct against the owner of the truck, which says “Fuck Trump. And fuck you for voting for him” on the back of it.

Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy E. Nehls.

“I have received numerous calls regarding the offensive display on this truck as it is often seen along FM 359. If you know who owns this truck or it is yours, I would like to discuss it with you. Our Prosecutor has informed us she would accept Disorderly Conduct charges regarding it, but I feel we could come to an agreement regarding a modification to it,” the post reads.

Several people replied to the post, which now has over 1,100 shares.

Some criticized the republican sheriff for his anti-free speech stance.

Others criticized him for not focusing on real crimes, for being petty and for not upholding his oath as sheriff.

“Sheriff Troy E. Nehls, if you don’t like free speech move to Iraq or North Korea,” Nathaniel Dimof wrote.

“Someone displays a “Fuck Trump” sticker and you want to charge the person with breaching the peace?! You took an oath to uphold and defend the constitution. If you don’t do that, then you should be fired not holding up that oath,” Matt Giesler replied to the sheriff’s post.
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[Initech]

1. God, this country is going to hell.

[babylonsister]

2. Yea, it's been heading that way for

approximately a year.

[shanny]

3. a lot longer than that

40+ by my count

[ProudLib72]

4. The truck's owner needs a medal for bravery

That is one huge anti-Dotard sign in a red state. I'm surprised no one has damaged his truck yet, and I wouldn't be surprised if some asshole takes this statement from the idiot sheriff as license to do that damage now.

[Gothmog]

5. From the ACLU of Texas

Link to tweet

[Dem_4_Life]

6. Thank God for the ACLU of Texas!!!

[Gothmog]

7. Juanita Jean has some great comments on this story

From Juanita Jean http://juanitajean.com/close-to-home-2/

Okay, the sheriff just announced that he’s in cahoots to intimidate a citizen who is within their rights protected by political speech. You cannot say F*** on my website, but you can anywhere else. In 1979, the Supreme Court said that you can use the word F*** in political speech. In Cohen vs. California the court said that a jacket saying “F*** the Draft!” was political speech. You’d think the prosecutor would know that. You’d think. And you’d be wrong.

Sheriff Nehls used to publicly call President Barack Obama, “That clown in Washington.” I think that’s obscene but I didn’t threaten to have him arrested. Because I’m not a little damn snowflake.

HERE’S THE REAL DEAL: Sheriff Nehl’s is planning on running for Congress in the Republican primary against Republican Pete Olson. Under weird Texas rules, if Nehls resigns before the filing deadline on December 11th, his position will be on the next November ballot. He’s planning on withdrawing 3 days before the deadline so only his idiot brother will know to file for sheriff. But his idiot brother is an idiot and leaked the plan. There will be a Democrat filing. I got this, y’all.

[Gothmog]

8. Brian Middleton is a good guy

Link to tweet