Hero Cop Defends 1st Amendment, Youth…Chides T$A

Some tiny minority of youth are swayed to engage in violent street demonstrations under the pretext of (A)narchism, even assaulting photojournalists–reviling the cops as ‘bastards’, ‘Nazis’, ‘Fascists’, and ‘pigs’ while ironically insisting their ‘rights’ (which some armchair anarchists even dispute exist as a concept) are being violated because the competent police are protecting private property and citizens in the community. Indeed, there is much footage of police brutality and incompetence–perhaps commonplace abuse of tasers and bullying. But labels are dangerous and not all cops are villains. There are  a number of competent very professional LEO’s right here in Mason County and even the City of Shelton. The LEO’s from various agencies present at the Seattle federal courthouse during an (A)narchist demonstration supporting the Grand Jury Resisters on 9-13-12 also behaved very professionally and with great restraint. Many of the youth at that event did not. Some of the young people openly defaced public property, taunted the police, insulted and called them names. No protesters were arrested, assaulted, or bullied by the police despite their overwhelming numbers and full riot gear attire/equipment.

What’s dramatically different in the Albany airport story is the youth were effective, respectful, law abiding (a hated idea among some (A)narchists) and ultimately successful as role models for young people inspired to make constructive contributions to their community, to bring about positive lasting change. They, and the officer who defended them, are examples of the best America has to offer today.

‘1st Amendment Cop’ Becomes Internet Icon

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Hero Cop’s Message: “I Hope Other Fellow Officers Will See This And Not View Freedom of Speech As A Threat”

Deputy Stan Lenic, the law enforcement officer recently caught on tape in an incident at the Albany, NY airport involving airport officials and TSA-opt out activists Ashley Jessica and Jason Bermas, has reportedly received an overwhelming public response for his defense of the First Amendment .

In a video originally published at Infowars, Lenic is shown advising an airport public relations director that activists who were distributing fliers about the dangers of TSA backscatter scanners and Americans’ rights when being subjected to TSA security checks were acting within their Constitutionally protected rights.

With the public regularly treated to scenes of officers involved in police brutality and activities violative of the principles of liberty,  Lenic’s actions have become a shining example of what it means to serve the people and uphold the rule of law.

The American people are desperate for officials and representatives with their best interests at heart, and the support Lenic has received since the video was made available is proof positive.

Lenic later emailed [videographer] Jason Bermas the following message;

“I am overwhelmed by the support your viewers have given me. I hope other fellow officers will see this and not view the freedom of speech as a threat, but an opportunity to show the professionalism that law enforcement should be held to. I remember the day I was sworn in, and I remember that I am supposed to protect the constitution of the United States. I am proud to be a Deputy Sheriff, and try to do my job to the best of my ability so help me God.”

Lenic also told Bermas that his superiors were considering giving him an official commendation for his exemplary actions in defending the constitutional rights he swore to uphold.

“I am supposed to protect the Constitution,” says Deputy Sheriff Lenic

November 29, 2012

Deputy Sheriff Stan Lenic, the cop who stood up for the First Amendment by refusing to impede the free speech rights of activists at Albany International Airport, has become an Internet icon, with messages of support flooding in to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office and Lenic being honored with a commendation.

A video that has now gone viral on You Tube shows Lenic refusing to follow the demands of Albany Airport’s PR director Doug Myers in having activists Jason Bermas and Ashley Jessica identified, detained or removed for handing out flyers warning travelers about the dangers of airport body scanners as part of the Opt Out and Film campaign.

“Obviously this is your constitutional right, OK? As far as you’re concerned, you’re not breaking any laws. That’s what we want to get across to you guys,” Lenic told the activists, dismissing efforts by Myers to have the two kicked out of the airport.

When Myers attempted to have the activists identify themselves, winking at Deputy Lenic as he demanded Lenic take their IDs, Lenic fired back, stating, “If I was to ask for his identification he does not have to give it to me because he’s not doing anything wrong.”

The Albany County Sheriff’s Office has since been bombarded with hundreds of positive emails and calls from liberty lovers championing Lenic for his fine work in defending the First Amendment against petty enforcers like Doug Myers.

Comments on YouTube were also overwhelmingly supportive of Deputy Lenic.

“Finally a cop that does his job properly. Makes a change from all of the bad cop films we’ve seen lately. Hats off to the man,” wrote one.

“This Sheriff is an absolute paragon for justice,” added another.

Lenic already has his own Facebook page where people are reposting the video and urging Lenic to run for Mayor.

“That’s a little overwhelming. I mean, I was doing my job. I felt I was doing the right thing protecting people’s First Amendment rights,” Lenic told NewsChannel 13.

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