Sheriff Clarke has never been one to mince words over how he feels about current day politics or the administration. This week was Police Week; the week we’re supposed to show thanks to our men in blue. Nowhere on social media did ‘Police Week’ splash across news or Twitter feeds until Sheriff Clarke decided to speak up about it. Clarke was at the U.S. Capitol and during Obama’s speech, Clarke put on the boxing gloves, and came out swinging first at Fox News.
Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony on the lawn of the US Capitol this morning. Police week continues. pic.twitter.com/376OzZ3cP2
— David A. Clarke, Jr. (@SheriffClarke) May 15, 2015
President Obama speaks at a National Peace Officers' Memorial Service in D.C. TUNE IN: http://t.co/VKXr6GnQxd pic.twitter.com/BAbvjyMbvQ
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 15, 2015
@FoxNews He doesn't believe a word he said. Believes cops are racist.
— David A. Clarke, Jr. (@SheriffClarke) May 15, 2015
Sheriff Clarke didn’t hold back and fired off to the Politico as well.
http://t.co/pcLEQFbgNZ When is he going to sincerely give us our respect then? Today was politically expedient and advantageous to say this.
— David A. Clarke, Jr. (@SheriffClarke) May 15, 2015
While some replies feel that Sheriff Clarke is coming out of his lane and speaking out on such topics, the number of which that agree with him is certainly in the majority!
@SheriffClarke Surprised he made it. He skipped Arlington on Memorial Day 1st 2 years
— John Thomas (@jthoma8318) May 15, 2015
@SheriffClarke @swheaton His contempt for us is so obvious. This was pure theatre.
— CBarca (@BarcaCj) May 15, 2015
@SheriffClarke You are so right. I don't know how any officer, or family of any fallen officer, could stand to be in his presence.
— Steven Rosenblum (@StevenRosenblum) May 15, 2015
I think this guy said it best…
Obama at the Natl Peace Officer Memorial is like Col Sanders at the tomb of the unknown chicken @SheriffClarke @FoxNews
— Old School (@marklindesr) May 15, 2015
Just an f.y.i, a Sheriff is elected and voted upon, so he has the right to speak out about politics. Those who are speaking against what Sheriff Clarke is saying because he’s simply a Sheriff, might want to do a little bit of research into what is required to become a Sheriff. They have to go through much of the same rigamarole that big name politicians have to go through to gain their titles.
Lets be realistic, yes the man is there to serve and protect, but at least he’s not afraid to speak his mind on a public forum and go against the grain! Keep it up, Sheriff Clarke!
A sheriff is the highest law informer in is area period. Show some respect.