Sheriff Mack Interview June 2 2025

Rick brings on Sheriff Mack… Introduction to Sheriff Richard Mack and his background Rick introduces Sheriff Richard Mack, founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. Sheriff Mack begins by sharing his early experiences as a rookie police officer in Provo, Utah, where he had an epiphany about his role in law enforcement while writing a ticket to a distressed mother with unruly children in a dilapidated car. This experience led him to question whether he was truly helping the community and honoring his badge. Sheriff Mack's constitutional awakening and oath of office Sheriff Mack describes how, after his epiphany, he sought out his oath of office from the city clerk and realized he had sworn to uphold the Constitution but wasn't honoring that oath. He dedicated himself to studying the Constitution and the principles upon which America was founded. Later, his in-laws encouraged him and his wife to move back to Arizona to run for sheriff, which they eventually did after having a spiritual confirmation that this was the right path. The Brady Bill lawsuit and Supreme Court victory Sheriff Mack explains how in 1994, he became the first sheriff in American history to sue the federal government, challenging the Brady Bill (gun control legislation). He took the case all the way to the Supreme Court and won against the Clinton administration in 1997. The ruling, written by Justice Scalia, affirmed state sovereignty and declared that "states are not subject to federal direction." Mack considers this a miraculous victory that established an essential precedent for limiting federal power. Founding of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association Sheriff Mack describes how he and his wife founded the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) in 2011. The organization aims to educate sheriffs about their constitutional duties and oath of office. He emphasizes that sheriffs are elected by and accountable to the people, not to governors or federal authorities. The CSPOA works to train sheriffs to protect citizens' constitutional rights and stand against federal overreach. Challenges and opposition faced by constitutional sheriffs Sheriff Mack discusses how he has been attacked by organizations like the Anti-Defamation League and Southern Poverty Law Center, which have labeled him with various unfounded accusations. He firmly denies being racist or anti-Semitic, stating that "God's blessings of liberty are for all people, all races, all nationalities." He notes that only about 10% of the approximately 3,000 sheriffs in America (roughly 250-300) are truly "constitutional" in their approach. Current state of sheriffs in America and CSPOA's mission Sheriff Mack explains that there are over 3,000 sheriffs in the United States, with three states not having sheriffs: Alaska, Hawaii, and Connecticut. He discusses how many sheriffs are hesitant to take strong constitutional stands for fear of being attacked. He emphasizes the importance of citizens becoming involved with the CSPOA to encourage their local sheriffs to uphold their constitutional duties. He shares examples of government overreach, including cases of Amish farmers being imprisoned for minor regulatory violations. Closing remarks and call to action Sheriff Mack concludes by stating that "the solution for America today is behind us" in the foundation of the country and the principles established by the founding fathers. He quotes the Declaration of Independence about the founders' pledge of "lives, fortunes, and sacred honor" and calls on Americans to do likewise today. The interview ends with prayers for Sheriff Mack, his wife (with whom he's celebrating 50 years of marriage), and their family, particularly for reconciliation with some of their children. Shop patriot companies and natural health solutions at the B2T Store here: https://blessed2teach.com/store Transition to PraiseNPrayer session Rick announced they would be moving to a praise and prayer session on the separate "WordNWorship" channel due to music licensing issues. Rick shared the link to the channel and instructed backstage participants to remain connected, while others should follow the link to join the new stream. https://rumble.com/c/WordNWorship