They’re politically incorrect — and proud.
A Georgia sheriff has said if you don’t like his politics, then you should “LEAVE!”
Harris County Sheriff Mike Jolley posted a sign outside his department building warning those who don’t agree to scram.
“Warning: Harris County is politically incorrect,” the controversial sign reads.
“We say: Merry Christmas, God Bless America and In God We Trust. We salute our troops and our flag.
“If this offends you … LEAVE!”
The defiant sheriff said he paid for the $553 sign himself because he wanted to show support for what he considers to be the “silent majority.”
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Sheriff Mike Jolley and the new sign at the Harris County Sheriff’s Department. We couldn’t agree more sir!
Posted by D&S Sign Company on Tuesday, 24 November 2015
“Are there some haters? Sure. I believe people would complain if they won a million dollars. They’d be mad if they had to pay taxes,” Jolley told WSBTV.com.
“If it offends you, if the words on that truly offend you, maybe you’re in the wrong place.”
Although Jolley insists he enjoys overwhelming support from the community, some residents have voiced their opposition.
“It’s on taxpayer funded public property, and I’m a taxpayer. It certainly doesn’t reflect my belief,” said Harris County resident Peggy Roblyer.
“This is Sheriff Jolley’s 15 minutes of fame. He’s not gonna do anything until somebody high up tells him to.”
Harris County Manager Greg Wood admitted the county attorney does not believe the sign violates any laws.
