June 14th, 2010

Department of Homeland Security Officer sounds

“Well, I broke down and got my first tattoo.”

OK tatt I should have written you sooner, but I am DHS and consider myself an Oath Keeper. I go to work wearing what I have only half-jokingly called The Evil Eagle of DHS. I took an oath to defend our Constitution and shall do so. There were a few looks when I added emphasis to the words and domestic!

It seems odd that after taking that oath for my job, that my boss can now view me as a terrorist for taking said oath. All this, while it is my job to protect The People from a ‘terrorist threat.’

Yes, we do need to be inside the system. You would be surprised how many seem to be waking up.

Thanks for your reasoned support.

As for being anonymous, I have had enough of that. What shall they do to me? They can fire me under false pretenses and open themselves up to litigation.

Actions like those against Mr. Bierfeldt in St. Louis disgusted me to the point of physical nausea. I almost turned in my resignation over that, but I am at a point of desperately needing the benefits for family at this time. I did write Mr. B. in his defense. I let him know his rights and how the idiots that harassed him did their jobs wrong and defiled their oaths. Sadly he never corresponded in kind with either a thanks, nor an expletive. I hope he does not think everyone with a badge is a jackbooted thug.

I may have become as decadent and bloated as the system, but my mind is sharp and my heart is still true. I know the difference between ‘legal’ and lawful orders. I know that one day I may be asked to follow orders that are a direct violation of our Constitution. I have an idea where that line in the sand is. I will not oblige those that would give such orders.

There are those that would twist definitions to call an ordinary, law-abiding Citizen, a terrorist. To those people, I shall call them out as nothing less than traitors.

So yes, you may count me in and use my name and correspondence.

Oath Keeper,
Kirt McClain

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Truth loving Americans Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Hopefully one day everyone who took an oath will be completely awake but of coarse that would mean we would have to start now with real history being taught to our children. I would like to once again look at someone with a badge and feel that inner awe of this man or woman who has dedicated their life to something bigger than themselves. I remember feeling proud that those fine men and woman were on my side, there for me, to protect me, look out for me and some times even help me. Now I am terrified any time I see a badge anywhere because I know at the least they can cost me money, have me running around town to give them the money and ultimately cause me to loose money from work. We are proud of the good guys but the bad ones seem to be multiplying faster than the good ones. LOVE THE TAT, please stay true and spread it.
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William Duck Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Kirt, thank you for your service and sacrifices to our country.

Thank you for being an Oath Keeper!
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Joe Swisshelm Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Kirt, we need you especially because you are active DHS. Congratulations on going public and putting so much on the line. Thanks for your service! The country needs you. You may never know how many people you have and will influence. Your brief story is inspiring. Stay strong and God speed.
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Vivian Says:
June 15th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Kirt, be encouraged. Thank You and God Bless You and know that we appreciate your sacrifice. You truly embody the meaning of the Serenity Prayer.
Sincerely, VJ
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celia Says:
June 15th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Kirt – a sincere thank you for your courage to speak up and for your service to this country – you are a true patriot! God Bless you and be safe.

Celia S.Hyde
Mass. Ch. Pres.
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anonymous Says:
June 15th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Kirt,

Thanks for joining.

The best regards to you.
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anonymous Says:
June 15th, 2010 at 11:48 am
I feel much better knowing you are inside the system. Thanks for honoring your oath.
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Steve Iman Says:
June 15th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Kirt,

Thanks for standing in strong support of The Constitution, Our Republic and our organization.

We are proud to have you as an Oath Keepers Member and I am honored that you have chosen to reaffirm your Oath to the Constitution.

Stay Strong and be Safe, You are in good company here !

For the Republic,

Steve Iman
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anonymous Says:
June 15th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Good choice for a tattoo.

It will never go out of date.
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max bingaman Says:
June 15th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Thank you Kirt I have been where you are in the workplace. I also thank you for a great idea for a tatoo it will look great on my right shoulder

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