Sheriff Mike Scott is in BIG trouble, despite capturing 91% of the vote in his home County last month. The NAACP and the ACLU want to burn his ass.



-- Modified on 10/8/2008 11:10:27 PM

I believe that he said it to conjure images of Obama being unAmerican.  If that's true, then he invited the wrath of those who disagree.

That HAtch ACt may have the Sherif by the balls .
He should have said  Hussesin  off duty

I wonder why Obama does not use it?

"Mentioning Barack's Middle Name is Unlawful"  >>> what a feeble attempt at distorting the truth.

What got the dumbass in trouble (& what WAS Unlawful) was him (allegedly ) VIOLATING THE LAW ... & he's a law ENFORCEMENT Officer?    LOL

From your biased article:
 "Meanwhile and unfortunately for Sheriff Scott, his troubles aren’t over. Aside from all of the grief he is getting for uttering “The One’s” full name, he was wearing his sheriff costume when he did it. So now the government is all over his backside for violating the Hatch Act."

The "costume" reference is so appropriate!



http://www.osc.gov/ha_fed.htm
http://www.osc.gov/ha_fed.htm#regulations









-- Modified on 10/9/2008 8:19:47 AM

That is what the Hatch Act refers to.

Here is a list from YOUR link, regarding who is prohibited from Partisan Political Activity

Agencies/Employees Prohibited From Engaging in Partisan Political Activity

Employees of the following agencies (or agency components), or in the following categories, are subject to more extensive restrictions on their political activities than employees in other Departments and agencies:

Administrative Law Judges (positions described at 5 U.S.C. ?5372)
Central Imagery Office
Central Intelligence Agency
Contract Appeals Boards (positions described at 5 U.S.C. ?5372a)
Criminal Division (Department of Justice)
Defense Intelligence Agency
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Elections Commission
Merit Systems Protection Board
National Security Agency
National Security Council
Office of Criminal Investigation (Internal Revenue Service)
Office of Investigative Programs (Customs Service)
Office of Law Enforcement (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms)
Office of Special Counsel
Secret Service
Senior Executive Service (career positions described at 5 U.S.C. ? 3132(a)(4))


Would you point out where it says Sherrif on that list. Or are you going to argue that the Sheriff of Lee County Florida is somehow a "Federal Employee"?

Notice I said : "...was him (allegedly   VIOLATING THE LAW ... "

The empahsis on "allegedly"

I didn't write the News article ... My response was to the distortion of the issue & the attempt to fan the flames.

I stand by my opinion of the dumbass cop ... I saw what he said & my opinion of him is that he is a moron.  

As far as his status in re Hatch, if your interpretation is correct, then he has nothing to worry about ... I suggest you contact the writer of the inflammatory article & correct him on that point.

For more:

"A complaint sent to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel alleges that Scott violated the Hatch Act because his agency receives federal dollars, and Scott was engaging in political activity while on duty and in uniform. Erica S. Hamrick, senior attorney for the agency, said in an e-mail Tuesday that an investigation was being opened. Neither she nor her office could be reached for further comment Tuesday.

Spokespeople for McCain and Palin quickly distanced their camps from Scott’s use of the name. The Obama campaign could not be reached for comment.

Some also are questioning whether Scott violated the county code of ethics. The statute says no county government employees are allowed to wear any uniform or clothing that would identify them as such while engaging in a political campaign not sponsored by the county, even if they are off-duty. But the sheriff, according to Sgt. Larry King, is not considered an employee of the county — he is an elected official. His budget is approved by the county, but he answers to the governor and to his constituents. "

http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081006/NEWS0107/81006002

"The Hatch Act restricts the political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government, District of Columbia government and some state and local employees who work in connection with federally funded programs. "

Also:

"A complaint sent to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel alleges that Scott violated the Hatch Act because his agency receives federal dollars, and Scott was engaging in political activity while on duty and in uniform. Erica S. Hamrick, senior attorney for the agency, said in an e-mail Tuesday that an investigation was being opened. Neither she nor her office could be reached for further comment Tuesday.

Spokespeople for McCain and Palin quickly distanced their camps from Scott’s use of the name. The Obama campaign could not be reached for comment.

Some also are questioning whether Scott violated the county code of ethics. The statute says no county government employees are allowed to wear any uniform or clothing that would identify them as such while engaging in a political campaign not sponsored by the county, even if they are off-duty. But the sheriff, according to Sgt. Larry King, is not considered an employee of the county — he is an elected official. His budget is approved by the county, but he answers to the governor and to his constituents. "



http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081006/NEWS0107/81006002



-- Modified on 10/9/2008 3:53:21 PM

Opening sentence:   "The Hatch Act restricts the political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government, District of Columbia government and some state and local employees who work in connection with federally funded programs. "


http://www.osc.gov/ha_fed.htm