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Police Forces Cut from Budget

July 20, 2009 - 3:27 PM | by: Robert Lee

In a small room in Cook Minnesota a police radio broadcasts to only empty chairs. The two police officers that used to patrol the small northern town have lost their jobs due to city budget cuts. Now its up to the County Sheriff to pick up the beat, but with no additional resources to do that, and the nearest office 45 miles away, town residents are getting nervous. At least one resident says gun sales are up, and people are on guard. Cook Minnesota is just one example of towns across America that face very difficult decisions.

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Larry

You got what you voted for. Now you have a banquet of regrets and it makes your vomit. Too late, too late! (What fools these mortals be!)

July 22, 2009 at 3:48 PM

JEN

THE NEW WORLD ORDER IS ALIVE IT'S & THEY WANT TO MAKE AMERICA. A PRISON PLANET OUT OF OUR THIS COUNTRY. ANYBODY EMAIL ME BACK I'LL SEND YOU LINKS. YOU WILL FIND OUT WHAT REALLY IS HAPPENING .JOIN US TO FIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY. JEN

July 22, 2009 at 3:17 PM

neckcarjim

How's that hope and change working out for you'al America.

July 21, 2009 at 4:31 AM

JAYJ

Obama and the Democrats want a socialist government,this type of government does not protect its people, it makes slaves of them

July 21, 2009 at 12:39 AM

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July 21, 2009 at 12:05 AM

Santa

BO and the gov't are destroying our country one reform/change at a time. Not long before we are done for!

July 20, 2009 at 11:53 PM

Bill

The good/bad people of Minnesota have voted for a do nothing right congress and a clown senator. I guess they deserve whatever comes their way. I will only laugh if they are miserable.

July 20, 2009 at 11:32 PM

Patriot

When are we going to take our country back???????????

July 20, 2009 at 11:11 PM

Khalid

Maybe Al Franken can help. ROLMAO!!!

July 20, 2009 at 11:06 PM

paul

Its getting close Taxation without represantation time for a TEA PARTY --- and revive our GREAT CONSTITUTION . Inour cities we are losing Great cops and Fire. STOP THE SPENDING !!!!!

July 20, 2009 at 10:38 PM

American Patriot

These issues are similar to the way the British withheld money from the colonies trying to cause inflation as a means to keep the colonies subservient to the crown. Raised their taxes, reduces their services and demanded loyalty. I'll be the first to sign a new declaration of independence that tosses all 535 traitors in Washington DC into the ocean.

July 20, 2009 at 10:24 PM

Jerry

I'm sorry but the people in Minnesota should be required to pass an IQ test before they are allowed to vote. Jesse Ventura and Al Franken? I know they grow a lot of corn. Are they smoking the corn silk or what?

July 20, 2009 at 9:55 PM

Ron

Some states allow a recall of elected officials. Harry Rieds state of Nevada does. When recalled they have to stand on thier own record 90 days he could be an ex-senator Does your state offer RECALL?

July 20, 2009 at 9:52 PM

bob z,

now we have to pay for all illegal immigrants health care

July 20, 2009 at 9:35 PM

tbone

Hey, Maybe Al Franken can fix the problem with a couple of jokes? ha!

July 20, 2009 at 9:20 PM

F.B.H.O.

Did someone mention guns? They want to take yours away. Just Google "H.R. 45" and see what you get. This one is in the works NOW!! Registration (on your 1040 form), storage requirements, serious background checks, psychological profiling, it's all there. Buy now, you'll need them later.

July 20, 2009 at 9:18 PM

Cape Codder in Las Vegas

We just haven't given the Liberals enough of a chance to prove that if we all would just stop trying to protect ourselves, then no one will have to wory about being safe, everyone will be happy and get along just like sunshine and lollipops. However my daughter continues to be upset because Mr. Obama still hasn't brought her the pony he was going to give her when he got elected.

July 20, 2009 at 9:01 PM

Havok

This is going to get worse...and as long as you are still able..get a concealed carry license. Pretty soon police forces will have huge areas (Especially on Roads between towns) where it will be Lawless, and ripe for Highway Piracy...and kidnappings. Gangs may find fertile grounds to steal cargo and hold people for ransom...just like what is happening south of the border.

July 20, 2009 at 8:29 PM

Andre Doubois

But Joe Biden said there were more cops on the street! How could he not be telling us the truth?

July 20, 2009 at 8:06 PM

fantum

Get used to it. What will they cut? Anything taxpayers need or enjoy, pools, parks, beaches, they will teach the taxpayer a lesson! What they will NOT cut is the hordes of worthless government drones firmly attached to the public trough.

July 20, 2009 at 7:54 PM

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