When you commit crimes and go to jail you forfeit many of the rights you enjoyed as a free citizen. The Bundy brothers apparently didn’t get the memo.
Ammon and Ryan Bundy are currently being held at Multnomah County Detention Center for leading an armed takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, a federal property in Oregon.
The standoff lasted for months as the Bundys and their band of militants refused to stand down unless the government complied with their list of demands, which included giving states control of federal public lands. Of course, seeing as how the United States Government does not negotiate with terrorists, the Bundys didn’t get what they wanted and were eventually captured by law enforcement and charged for their actions.
But now the Bundy brothers are continuing to whine about their incarceration by claiming that they should have the right to bear arms in prison.
Seriously.
“My rights are being violated,” Ryan Bundy whined.
“My right to life is being violated. All of my First Amendment rights are being violated. My right to freedom of religion is being violated. I cannot participate in religious activities and temple covenants, and wear religious garments. I could wear them at Henderson, but MCDC is depriving me of the right to wear them. My right to freedom of speech is being hampered by monitoring and recording. My
right to freedom of assembly is being violated; I am not allowed to see my brother and move about. Yesterday, I attempted to discuss these issues with the U.S. Marshals, and they said that these were simply the jail rules. I asked them specifically about if there was any reason for the ‘keep separate’ orders. In Henderson, my brothers and father were housed together. Up here, they make efforts to keep us separate. This violates my right to freedom of assembly. My Second Amendment rights are being violated. I never waived that right. My Fourth Amendment rights are being violated of freedom from search and seizure without effects.They routinely look through my documents and papers without a warrant. My Sixth Amendment rights are being denied. I cannot meet with other counsel in this case without extreme difficulty. I cannot have
effective assistance of counsel. When I say my rights are being violated, I want the Court to know that all of my rights are being violated; every last one of them. I could argue that my right to life hasn’t been taken. But the FBI tried to take that right when they attempted to kill me. They missed on that one. I still have the bullet to prove that. And yet I still remain in custody. I am being treated worse than the inmates who have been convicted and are serving sentences. They are being given perks and opportunities to work. Those presumed innocent are held tighter.”
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded to each and every one the Bundys demands and explained why they can or cannot have certain items they requested.
Despite that, Ammon and Ryan are considering filing a lawsuit against the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in an effort to get what they want. Because what could possibly go wrong if inmates are allowed to carry loaded firearms behind bars?
They should just be thankful they aren’t being held at Guantanamo Bay. After all, that’s where a lot of terrorists end up.
Featured Image: Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office
