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“As former and current members of Idaho’s law enforcement community, we are writing to condemn the actions of fringe anti-government agitator Ammon Bundy, and make clear that he alone is responsible for the escalating rhetoric and potential for conflict at his home in Emmett.

Ammon Bundy has consistently demonstrated a blatant disregard for the rule of law. By refusing to follow the most basic court proceedings by which all law-abiding Americans must adhere to, he mocks our legal system and the dedicated public servants duty-bound to carry out court processes.

Bundy and his followers have harassed, intimidated and defamed police officers, judges, hospital workers and other hard-working people in Idaho who keep us safe. Using the threat of violence to shut down hospitals and obstruct proper police procedures is unacceptable.

Bundy and his followers recklessly break the law and then cry “persecution” when they are forced to face the consequences of their illegal actions. We live in a great nation and are fortunate that “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are enshrined in our founding documents. With our great freedom, however, comes great responsibility. American citizens have a duty to obey the law, respect our democratic processes and foster a community that treats people with dignity.”