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Canton's Cobb, running for Congress, opposing use of military to police American streets

Posted 6/3/20

CANTON -- Congressional candidate Tedra Cobb says she’s joined with NY-21 veterans in condemnation of the use of 10th Mountain Division soldiers, or any members of the US military to police the …

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Canton's Cobb, running for Congress, opposing use of military to police American streets

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CANTON -- Congressional candidate Tedra Cobb says she’s joined with NY-21 veterans in condemnation of the use of 10th Mountain Division soldiers, or any members of the US military to police the streets of American cities.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Fmr. Deputy Under Secretary James Miller each issued statements opposing the president’s dangerous choice to invoke the Insurrection Act, according to Cobb..

“Policing American streets isn't the job these brave men and women signed up to do. This isn’t the service they want to render for this country,” said Cobb. “The 10th Mountain division is the most deployed division in the Army, they fight everyday to secure our freedoms and they are uniquely qualified to carry out that mission. I don't think they or any members of our military should be policing the streets of American cities. The question is why does Elise Stefanik? We can have law and order without shredding the constitution.”

While Stefanik has openly called for for the United States active duty military to assist police, she has called for the National Guard to step in.

“Americans are united in support of justice for George Floyd, his family, and in the right to peaceful protest,” said Congresswoman Stefanik said in a prepared statement.

“The rioting, looting, destruction, and violence causing loss of life cannot be tolerated. Our New York State and NYC law enforcement needs support from the National Guard. I have heard from many families of North Country law enforcement this evening who are being called to their barracks and will be deployed across the state. Our entire community prays for the safety of ALL. We must end the dangerous rioting and violent destruction of lives.”

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