My verbal presentation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly last night. They have approved placing the ordinance, on the ballot, to establish police for Nikiski. Yes, that is what the nation needs more police to keep us safe. Still looking for volunteers to join this armed neighborhood watch called the Deacons for Defense.
"I support the peoples right to vote on
whether to establish a Law Enforcement Service Area (LESA) for
Nikiski. I will be voting no on this proposed ballot measure. It will
do little to deter Nikiski’s drug problem that fuels a property
crime problem. Until the people stop the economic success of drug
dealers the problem will continue.
On May 24th I announced
(through a published letter in the Clarion) the establishment of the
Deacons for Defense. Calling on local militia members in Nikiski to
join in my efforts to disrupt the economic success of Nikiski’s
drug dealers.
At the June 4th meeting in
Nikiski, to discuss the proposed ballot measure, my old friend told
the audience I was planing a vigilante group. Nothing could be
further from the truth. Vigilantes are just as destructive to the
safety of communities as are drug dealers.
And in fact, the original Deacons for
Defense was established to protect the community from vigilantes.
I have had a long history of exposing
bullies. Whether that bully is a government agency, employer and now
drug dealers. But I have learned the cost is great when you do it
alone.
Recently a Nikiski resident told me his
story. His neighbor was manufacturing drugs. He called the troopers.
They told him they were too overwhelmed to investigate all rumors.
They encouraged him to take pictures and get license numbers of the
cars. He was alone and feared retribution from the drug dealer. He
was advised, by a friend, to burn down the drug house. Vigilante
justice, which I deplore. This resident wisely chose not to take that
action. He knew there was a child and his mother living in the house
of the drug dealer. Seven years later the troopers arrested the
dealer.
Hurray for the troopers. But with such
great economic opportunity another drug dealer took his place. They
always do when the people tremble in fear.
Only men and women with courage and
faith can change the Nikiski drug problem that fuels a property crime
problem. The question remains, does Nikiski have the men and women of
courage and faith?
I will not do it alone and continue to
look for more militia member support and others in my community."