Letters to the Editor
Pahrump'Vali'ey'Gazette, q'hiJtsaay, August 28,' 199"Yll"
Where are our priorities?
Regarding Manse Elementary schools unfinished build-
ing:
Take the kids across the parking lot to the "Dodge-Mahal,"
so they can eat their lunches in air conditioned comfort and
luxury. Not outside in the heat and flies. Where are our
priorities?
Gene Griffith
Pahrump
Recall McRae and stop the new
unconstitutional animal control
ordinance
Prior to the Nye County Commission meeting on Tuesday,
August 19, I was passing the closed Express Lube shop
owned by County Commissioner Cameron McRae. Cameron
as obviously present, so I stopped in to speak with him
/oncerning the contents of the newly proposed Animal Con-
rol Ordinance, to be designated as replacement for the
current Nye County Code Title 6. I was already aware that he
supported it.
This title is so eaten-up with foolish, incompetent and
grossly unlawful nonsense that it is hard to know where to
begin in describing it. It is shot through with improper,
unlawful and arrogantly unbridled statements which are
nothing short of insane or directly criminal.
When I approached Cameron, in an attempt to discuss the
constitutional legalities of some sections set forth in the
proposed revision of the Title in question, he displayed a
hostile attitude toward this most sincere constituent. This is
not unusual for him, as many of you who have had face to face
dealings with this man will recognize. McRae, in violation of
his oath of office, has on numerous occasions demonstrated
that his constituency means little or nothing to him. It is my
firm belief that McRae, for reasons of self-aggrandizement
and other reasons personal or otherwise, abuses his official
sworn position•
That Cameron chooses to serve a small group of insiders
and politicians bespeaks his contempt for the public. I feel, as
do the vast majority of his constituents, that it is now time that
we recall this failed public servant People from all walks of
life indicated they are ready and more than willing to sign a
recall petition. This petition will be circulated in the near
future. We ask that you will sign, and restore some semblance
of Woper representation to this district.
In making this recall effort we tully expect to encounter
attempts by the opposition, especially amongst officials, to
unlawfully stifle our efforts, as was encountered by those who
worked so hard to recall certain Pahrump Town Board Mem-
bers last year. At that time, recall workers were driven from
the proximity of public facilities such as the Post Office, the
Pahrump Medical Center and the Senior Center by represen-
tatives of the Sheriff's Office acting unlawfully under color of
law. In addition, various businesses around town were con-
stantly harassed by phone until some gave in and asked the
recall workers'to leave their premises. They simply found it
hard to do business while being hounded.
Getting back to a few of the specifics regarding the
proposed Title revision, lets start with proposed Section
6.04.120 entitled, "Unlawful to Resist or Obstruct Animal
Control Officer." The text of this section is, "It shall be
unlawful for any person to resist or obstruct any animal
control offÉcer in the exercise of the duties imposed by this
chapter." The problem is that the duties must be lawful not
simply having the appearance of law. Since this chapter is
loaded with fantastically unlawful flights of fascist fancy
which reject a large portion of higber law up to and including
the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United
States, as well as similar protection afforded by the Nevada
State Constitution, the poor animal control officer is cast into
• a sea of confusion. He or she is tasked with enforcing that
which is not law but which may look, to the ignorant or
lonfused, as a nearly typed "real' law. It has long been true
that it is a crime to resist or obstruct any sworn officer in the
performance of his or her lawful duty. It has also been very
true and long established that any person has the right if not
the obligation as a duty to oppose anyone, official or not, who
acts unlawfully. Whenever any official does act unlawfully to
apply force to anyone, it is called Oppression Under Color of
Law or Authority. Remember, all private persons have the
right to self-defense and the ostensible title or status of an
official does not grant to him or her lawful power to break the
law. I call your attention to the Los Angeles officers who
robbed a jewelry store and ended up in jail, or to the two
different occasions in California when Highway Patrol offic-
ers sexually assaulted and murdered women while on duty.
And, many more similar incidents. Perhaps you haven't been
aware of occurrences such as these. They are very real. It
would be a sorry state of affairs indeed if any person could put
on a uniform and be instantly unleased upon the public to
break any law or violate the rights of any other person.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse. The higher law always
prevails in legal contemplation. The proposed revision to
Title 6 is a dirty snowball of unlawful incursions against the
people of the county and some of the most pious principles
of Law in the United States. The people must always oppose
"official" crime just as they would oppose any common
crime.
There are several shockingly unconstitutional specific
sections contained in the proposed Title amendment, a copy
of which I had already obtained when I spoke with McRae. If
it were to be "enacted," a seriously unlawful "law" could be
used to terrorize the people of Nye County. I have already
addressed Title 6.04.120. Also, of special interest are three
more Sections, 6.04.130, 6.04.140. and 6.04.200.
Section 6.04.130 concerns and is titled "Inspection," In it
is clearly pointed out that an Animal Control Officer must
have the consent of the owner or occupant of the premises in
order to enter upon the property. Must we construe this to
mean that a ten year old child or a baby in diapers could grant
permission? Never mind. An official who does not care to go
to the trouble to seek and obtain a lawful warrant needn't be
interested in "requesting permission" in order to "inspect"
anything. Perhaps with a little intimidation applied to a
person who is shy or reticent to claim his fights the officer
could expedite satisfaction of his curiosity? What do you
think? If proper grounds for an honest warrant do not exist, I
suggest that the officer go about his proper business else-
where• In any case, why would an "inspection" be in order?
People generally are well aware of their own property and do
not need or appreciate "inspections." I have heard that in some
other countries officials act as overseers over the people and
those monitors surely do "inspect" constantly. I suggest that
we here in Nye County and the United States in general not
allow our homeland to be converted into such as those.
Section 6.04.140 is titled "Right of Entry" is a direct
unequivocal circumvention of the Fourth Amendment to the
Constitution of the United States as applied here,just as when
taken in similar context to phrase "Unlawful to Resist Animal
Control Officer," which is part of 6.04.130 addressed above.
When any official acts in violation of the basic rights of
Americans, this is to say to oppress under color of authority,
they commit a felonious crime and any person is lawfully
within his rights as well as his duty to oppose that official.
Simply drawing up and printing unlawful nonsense does not
constitute a negation of higher law. Often confused local
officials erroneously conclude that they can enact any foolish
ordinance and then enforce it with impunity. Not true! Due
process, from issuance and service of a lawful warrant, to a
proper trial is essential in Nye County as well as in the rest of
the country. Juvenile yet savagely fascist local "laws," such
as this so-called Animal Control Ordinance promulgated by
impudent amateur political public servants are very danger-
ous. Some believe these false "laws" can be slipped in on the
average Joe and he will be so impressed with the "appearance
of law" that he won't have a clue as to the fact that is in reality
no law and void. So many people have forgotten, I hope
temporarily, how to be real Americans that the door seems
wide open to those with an oppressive mentality to take all the
power they can stuff down their weasel gullets.
Section 6.04.200 is entitled, "Restraint and Sanitation."
Also, a mass of confusion. One item contained therein is the
statement that, "It shall be unlawful for ...any animal..to
excrete any solid waste upon any real property under the
control of or in the possession of any person..." So, it would
be a crime for your dog to do his business in your backyard.
Shame on the downs who wrote this.
The totality of the nonsense within this proposed Title
revision would be painful to restate here fully. So I won't
restate it any further. This threatened "legislation" is actually
a clear diversion from the terrible financial crisis which is
mounting in Nye County due to the incompetence and/or
criminality of the Nye County Commission.
County Commissioner Cameron McRae and every other
person responsible for the above described attempt to harm
the people of Nye County should be dismissed forthwith from
our employ. Let's start by recalling Cameron McRae! Re-
member, Pahrump is a rural town, not a high density, high tax,
highly regulated, madhouse called a city. May freedom and
peace reign here for a bit longer at least. Thank you for your
patient attention.
Bill Bailew
Pahrump
Vegas to Reno race
It's time for the second annual Vegas to Reno race. After
a very successful first year everyone is looking forward to
the longest off-road race in the United States.
Some of the most successfull motorcycle and quad
riders along with car and truck drivers will be competing
in this challenging race.
We are always looking for volunteers especially volun-
teer EMT's. If you would like more information, contact
Best in the Desert at (702) 457-5775, or 727-0757.
Stormy Weathers
Pahrump
Harvest Festival Fair entries
There have been some changes made this year! Please
read the "Exhibit Hall Schedule" on page five of the 1997
Pahrump Harvest Festival and Fair Book.
Entries for everything (except foods and horticulture)
will be judged on Wednesday afternoon. If you bring
entries for arts and crafts, etc. on Thursday or Friday, it
will be too late for judging and will be accepted for exhibit
only.
Fair Exhibit Chairman, Mertice Foti, and her committee
have tried very hard to make improvements this year.
Change is good, but it causes confusion. Please don't miss
the opportunity to have your entries judged because you
didn't want to take the time to read the official rules.
Pauline Moore
Pahrump
Waste of taxpayer dollars
The people of Pahrump and Nye County need to be
made aware of what seems to be a misuse and waste of
taxpayer dollars.
Robert Walker, bailiff of the Pahrump Justice Court has
been observed on several occasions driving around town in
the Pahrump Justice Court vehicle during his lunch hour.
He has been observed in this same vehicle stopping at
Smith's Food King to do his shopping.
The other employees of the Pahrump Justice Court who
have been observed driving around town on their lunch
hour use their own private vehicles. Why is Walker en-
titled to use county property for his own personal use? Is
he privileged over other employees of the court?
And, while we're on the subject of Robert Walker, does
he think he is a comedian or the court jester with all his
supposed cute little remarks he makes before the justice
comes in? It's anything but professional and all the people
who have observed his clownish actions think he is just
showing his ignorance.
Kenneth Charles, Causey
Evelyn Florese, Causey
Pahrump
Thomas Payne Caslander
Wayne, New Jersey
An open letter to Mr. David Glass
President and C.E.O. Wai-Mart Corporation
Dear Mr. Glass:
A Wal-Mart Store is needed in the Pahrump Valley
Area because:
This is a trading area that includes towns in California;
from Baker, to Shoshone, and Death Valley, and in Nevada
from Tonopah, Silver Peak, Gold Field, Beatty, Amargosa
Valley, to Pahrump.
When the Smith's grocery chain opened their store here
they had their biggest opening day volume for any store in
their company. Grocery carts had to be comandeered at the
unloading point to shop with one.
Pahrump is a community that sprawls over a vast valley
that houses between 24 and 30 thousand persons, depend-
ing upon the info source. The extended trading area con-
tains another 15 to 25 thousand persons. And I suspect a
Wal-Mart store here would attract buyers from further
afield than Tonopah, about 250 miles north of Pa,hrump.
Your Wal-Mart stores in Las Vegas are well patronized
by their vast market area, however from the Pahrump
center they are at least 65 to 75 miles on two lane roads.
Shopping at Wal-Mart is something we do when and if
we are in the Las Vegas area. So naturally, we do most of
our day by day shopping for the products Wal-Mart sells at
local outlets, paying more than we should but less than the
cost of a 130 mile round trip. The buying public would
certainly patronize a Wal-Mart Store in Pahrump. There is
plenty of room for the town to grow and for Wal-Mart
Store to profit.
Very truly
Fred M. Schuitz
The Pahrump Valley
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