Fury as Ohio sheriff's lieutenant pledges not to protect Democrats and demands locals show who they voted for
Fulton County's Lieutenant Jason Hedlesky has sworn to not protect Democrats, demanding locals show who they voted for
In a Facebook post which has since gone viral, Fulton County Sheriff's Lieutenant Jason Hedlesky has stated that he will not protect Democrats in his jurisdiction and has demanded that locals show him who they voted for.
Hedlesky, who is employed by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in Wauseon, Ohio, wrote in the post that "Democrats aren't welcome in Fulton County" and that he "will not protect them from harm."
The post has sparked outrage online, with many people calling for Hedlesky to be fired
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office has since distanced itself from Hedlesky's comments, stating that they do not "reflect the values of the office" and that an investigation has been launched into the matter.
It is unclear what prompted Hedlesky to make the post, but it is clear that it has caused a great deal of anger and division in the community.
This is not the first time that Hedlesky has made controversial statements on social media
In the past, he has posted about his support for the far-right militia group the Oath Keepers, and has also made anti-LGBTQ+ comments.
It is clear that Hedlesky's views are not representative of the majority of law enforcement officers, who are dedicated to protecting all members of the community, regardless of their political beliefs.
However, his comments do raise concerns about the potential for bias and discrimination within the Fulton County Sheriff's Office
The investigation into Hedlesky's comments is ongoing, and it is unclear what the outcome will be.
However, it is important to remember that all Americans have the right to equal protection under the law, regardless of their political beliefs.