Petition for Deb Burchett to Refuse Governor's Orders
Jason Risner started this petition to OH Clark County Sheriff Deb Burchett
It is becoming increasingly clear that the stay at home orders being enforced in our county are having a more damaging effect on our community than the coronavirus. It is immoral, unethical, and unconstitutional to force citizens to stop conducting their business without just and reasonable cause.
At the start of this "pandemic", we graciously and sympathetically followed the orders and recommendations coming from state officials. However, as time has passed, and in hindsight, it has come to our knowledge that this virus no longer poses the substantial threat that it once did. Instead, we are now facing a much more dire situation in regards to our economic and mental health as a community. These orders, this "cure", as stated, "should not be worse" than the virus. However, it has become worse.
Out of 135,000 people in our great county, only 54 confirmed cases have been submitted, resulting in only 2 deaths as of today, May 1st, 2020. We are ready and prepared to re-commence in conducting business as usual. We understand that there are some who may still be concerned about contracting this virus, and they can remain in their homes, or take proper precautions as they see fit to protect themselves.
It is clear that our rights are being infringed upon as to the enforcement of these orders. Small businesses are being ordered to shut down while big businesses remain open. Individuals are being ordered off of public property while the tax dollars that pay for that property and it's maintenance are still being collected. The stay at home orders are having a detrimental effect on our population. This includes, but is not limited to, a rise in domestic violence, abuse, alcohol/drug abuse, depression, and general stress levels that reduce the effectiveness of our immune systems.
We do not wish to live in fear of being illegally persecuted nor prosecuted for conducting otherwise lawful business or travel. We do not and shall not consent to any further abuse or usurpation of our in-a-lien-able rights.
The quickest way to restoring our freedoms is by petitioning the support from the only elected law enforcement officer in the Land. The county sheriff has the power to ignore presidential and gubernatorial orders if he/she deems those orders harmful to the liberties of his/her constituents.
So, we, the undersigned, sovereign citizens of Clark County, Ohio, and of the United States, respectfully request a redress of grievances and hereby petition Sheriff Deborah K. Burchett to refuse enforcement of any unlawful executive orders dictated by State or Federal officials, in accordance with the Oath of Office to protect, defend, and uphold the Constitution of the United States. We request that the Sheriff observe our rights and duly uphold, preserve, and protect them from any and all violations, foreign, or domestic.