I just read with interest an article in the Dec. 16 edition, Constitutional County. If we already enjoy the liberties afforded us by the Constitution, as stated by Mr. Jake Brown in this article, why do we need this resolution? As for our overly friendly commissioner from Lander County, Mr Art Clark, I did a little research and found this. Lander County, Nevada, is shelling out $2,500 for lifetime membership to a controversial, far-right law enforcement group, The Daily Beast has learned. For their money, residents will get some lapel pins, a plaque, and a big party featuring an alleged participant in the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol. I don’t believe our county really wants to be a part of this, at least I don’t. How about you commissioners?

This statement by Carrie Matthews also troubled me, “If we become a constitutional county now and pass further resolutions, we will be proactive instead of reactive by telling them not in our county, not on our watch, or you will see the inside of the sheriff’s jail. Plain and simple,” Matthews said.

What “further resolutions” might we expect? Actions like this are what is causing so much division across this country, and I for one am hopeful that we “Americans” are smart enough to unite this country, it seems our elected representatives are unable to do so. I would have preferred to present my case in person, but I would have worn my mask and certainly been escorted out, denying me my constitutional right of free speech, and right to assembly as was Mr. Dielman.

Don Worley

Baker City