In my third-of-a-century in law enforcement— which includes almost 14 years as sheriff of Clatsop County — the most important thing I’ve learned is this : Respect for the law, among citizens and noncitizens alike, is indispensable to a free society.
That’s why I urge Oregonians, in November, to vote “yes” on Measure 105 and repeal the state’s, illegal immigrant sanctuary statute.
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