In perhaps one of the most egregiously ironic demonstrations of recent leftist sabre rattling, Democratic legislators Debra Mule (yes, there is a joke in there I’m holding back on), Scott Davis, and the Free and Fair Litigation Group (biting my lip hard now) have filed a lawsuit in the Nassau County Supreme Court accusing County Executive Bruce Blakeman of illegally creating a tax-payer-funded militia, allegations that have the Long Island Republican’s office rolling their eyes in derision.
The lawsuit names Blakeman, Nassau County, and Sheriff Anthony LaRocco as defendants, alleging the creation of an illegal “militia” through the implementation last year of an emergency program designating civilian volunteers who have been trained and vetted through background checks as “special deputies.” If this sounds like a reserve program commonly used by Police and Sheriff’s Departments, well, that’s because it is.
Members of the Provisional Emergency Special Deputy Sheriffs program, established by Blakeman on March 17, 2024, are deputized volunteer citizens licensed to carry firearms and assist local law enforcement agencies to protect critical Nassau County infrastructure in the event of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or any other emergency. An initial group of twenty-six citizens were sworn in on December 31, many of whom are retired from military, law enforcement, or other emergency services.
The lawsuit claims the program incurs expenses that amount to misappropriation of tax dollars, a hilarious notion coming from Democrats who have burned through our taxes to support and encourage illegal immigration, including $59 million from FEMA earlier this month to house migrants in luxury New York City hotels.
“New York State law does not authorize defendants to create a taxpayer-funded militia… Defendants’ militia is illegal and represents a substantial and ongoing waste of public funds,” according to the lawsuit.
The expenses Democrats are concerned with include background checks, random drug screenings, training, and a $150 daily stipend only when they are called to active duty. This is an interesting take, considering I have never heard a liberal complain about background checks, drug screenings, or special training when it comes to those who own or carry guns. And what of wages? With Democrats constantly pushing for a higher minimum wage, why the fuss over a stipend that amounts to $18.75 per hour for an eight-hour day in what is arguably among the most dangerous jobs in the community, especially during an emergency? The complaint also alleges that the program was meant to be established secretly and that Blakeman has refused to comply with Freedom of Information requests.
County Legislature Democratic minority leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton told reporters in April of 2024 that Jewish residents of Nassau County informed her Blakeman’s initiative was like Hitler’s paramilitary forces prior to World War II. Blakeman, who is Jewish, called the unfounded comparison offensive, demanding DeRiggi-Whitton’s resignation. He raised the issue again earlier this month.
“The antisemitic statements, denigrating these good citizens by labeling them as Nazi brownshirts, disqualify them for public service,” Blakeman said.
Blakeman’s office stated the lawsuit further slanders the generosity of the volunteers and referred to the complaint as needless and shameful.
“Debra Mule and Scott Davis are a disgrace for bringing this frivolous action and defaming the volunteers, many of whom are retired military and law enforcement, who have agreed to pitch in in the event of an emergency,” a rep for Blakeman told The Post.
Indeed, these leftists are referring to what is commonly known as “reserves” by the National Police Association as Nazis, a catch-all term repurposed by liberals which now describes anyone they disagree with or don’t like rather than referring to the genocidal National Socialist German Workers’ Party that ruled over Germany during World War II and was responsible for the murder of six million Jews. This is disgusting behavior. Further, to allege that somehow a reserve force is a waste of tax dollars in light of illegal migrant expenditures, providing gender reassignment surgery to incarcerated criminals, and handing out hypodermic needles to drug users would be laughable if I didn’t just throw up a little in my own mouth.
