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The letters obtained by the Akron Beacon Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, show people's concern over the tone of the Facebook post by Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski

At least 59 Ohio residents have complained to the state's attorney general over posts made by an Ohio sheriff suggesting that people should keep track of homeowners who have signs supporting Democrat Kamala Harris for president.

Bruce Zuchowski, the sheriff for Portage County just southeast of Cleveland, posted the suggestion to his social media account on Sept. 13, when he talked about Harris’ campaign and border policies.

Some people said they were angry, accusing Zuchowski of voter intimidation and racism. Others, including people who live in Portage County, said the sheriff’s post made them afraid.


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[-] style99@lemm.ee 144 points 10 months ago

He has since doubled-down on that bullshit by stating:

With elections, there are consequences. That being said…I believe that those who vote for individuals with liberal policies have to accept responsibility for their actions!

In other words, he knows that he's instigating riots and genocide, and he's not going to apologize for it.

[-] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 52 points 10 months ago

Responsibility for actions? Coming from Republicans?! Headed by the biggest baby no responsibility taking motherfucker Trump. Thousands of covid dead and he says, "it is what it is." It's times like this you can pop on some Bob Marley and be comforted by his words. Fuck you sheriff!

[-] TallonMetroid@lemmy.world 22 points 10 months ago

Nah, see, it's just typical victim blaming. He's pretty much doing the whole "why do you make me hurt you" gaslighting bullshit you get from all abusers.

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[-] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 80 points 10 months ago

Illegal human 'Locust'

WTF... I really want to live in a world where people in power are at least afraid to say things like that publicly.

[-] Th3BFG@lemmy.world 55 points 10 months ago

Fascists should be identified and added to the map so we can avoid them for safety. https://magatmap.com

Before you reply with whataboutism/slippery slope/some other non-aggression pact garbage, please keep it to yourself.

[-] drunkpostdisaster@lemmy.world 13 points 10 months ago

My only issue is that it includes random nobodies. It should just be for government officials, cops and billionaires.

[-] wildcardology@lemmy.world 10 points 9 months ago

Those random nobodies can become a somebody with power one day. So list them all.

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[-] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 47 points 10 months ago

What he originally wrote:

"When people ask me…What's gonna happen if the Flip - Flopping, Laughing Hyena Wins?? I say…write down all the addresses of the people who had her signs in their yards," Zuchowski wrote in the Facebook post. "Sooo…when the Illegal human "Locust" (which she supports!) Need places to live…We'll already have the addresses of their New families…who supported their arrival!"

[-] CkrnkFrnchMn@lemmy.ca 39 points 10 months ago

God help us all if the Republicans come in to power...and that's coming from northh of your border :(

[-] EmpathicVagrant@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

At least y’all recognized the proud boys.

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[-] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 34 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Doxx all of the cops.

It is literally that simple. Them being vulnerable at their homes should be required for that job.

Everyone knew where the heroes of the Iliad lived. If they want to be tough guy heroes let us know where you live, officer.

Everybody knew where the sheriff and deputies lived in Mayberry.

[-] dgmib@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

Vulnerable to what? Mob justice?

People need to be held accountable but violence isn’t the answer.

[-] Rediphile@lemmy.ca 9 points 9 months ago

Contrary to popular belief, violence actually is the solution in some situations.

Perhaps not this one and there could be an interesting discussion around that, but I fucking hate the idea that violence is never a solution when it absolutely is sometimes.

[-] drunkpostdisaster@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

What is? The legal system protects them

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[-] Cyv_ 32 points 10 months ago

I would say put some Kamala Walz signs in his yard to fuck with him, but he seems like the kind of guy to shoot you for using the end of his driveway to make a 3 point turn so...

[-] smeenz@lemmy.nz 20 points 10 months ago

Get some maga signs made up that wash off in the rain and reveal Kamala signs underneath.

[-] Samvega 9 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Get some maga signs made up that wash off in the rain and reveal Kamala signs underneath.

Like a clown's greasepaint disappearing in the rain, revealing the middle-aged drunk beneath.

[-] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 16 points 10 months ago

Maybe it's high time to start fucking people like this up. Like, really fuck them up.

[-] APassenger@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

It would not be seen as a consequence.

Entitlement is such a miraculous prism for viewing the world.

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[-] blazeknave@lemmy.world 13 points 9 months ago

They want good guys with guns? This is how you get liberal gun owners :/

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[-] diskmaster23@lemmy.one 9 points 9 months ago

'It was just a joke, people. Jeesh.'

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