Now More Than Ever.
We all agree that certain things have to change. Defunding is NOT the solution.
Nobody disputes that tremendous social injustice exists and that there are certain wrongs that need to be made right. The murder of George Floyd and the numerous other heinous crimes in recent headlines require swift action and those involved in the killing of innocent citizens must be brought to justice. We must collectively condemn the actions of any officer in any jurisdiction that do not follow the law and uphold the high calling of their departments.
The fact is that, here at home in the Upper Valley, positive reforms are taking shape, plans for change are being developed in real time, and progress is being made. But in this age of "instant gratification", when the outcry is to put something on the chopping block just to quickly satiate our collective desire for justice, all too often the simple reaction proves to be misguided and counter-productive. Now more than ever, we must consider that entire cost associated with calls to defund our local law enforcement programs.
Nobody disputes that tremendous social injustice exists and that there are certain wrongs that need to be made right. The murder of George Floyd and the numerous other heinous crimes in recent headlines require swift action and those involved in the killing of innocent citizens must be brought to justice. We must collectively condemn the actions of any officer in any jurisdiction that do not follow the law and uphold the high calling of their departments.
The fact is that, here at home in the Upper Valley, positive reforms are taking shape, plans for change are being developed in real time, and progress is being made. But in this age of "instant gratification", when the outcry is to put something on the chopping block just to quickly satiate our collective desire for justice, all too often the simple reaction proves to be misguided and counter-productive. Now more than ever, we must consider that entire cost associated with calls to defund our local law enforcement programs.
Our Lebanon Police have a proven track record and work hard to keep our area safe. In a region where drug running through the interstate corridor is rampant, we feel blessed to have an exemplary police force dedicated to our community. It would be a mistake to reduce their budget by even one percent! |
Defunding the Lebanon Police Department in the name of politically-motivated social justice is just such a misguided and counter-productive endeavor. Our Lebanon law enforcement program specializes in services that affect the greater Upper Valley region and beyond, the budget is focused heavily on providing additional training to its personnel, and steps are being taken to best serve ALL members of our community.
We're asking YOU to add your voice to those who support our local Lebanon Police Department by keeping their funding intact. |
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