Cage shared similar sentiments. As the Eddy County Sheriff, Cage declared that O’Rourke’s remarks are “naive,” “plain ignorant,” and “arrogant.” He also slammed the idea of employing any branch of law enforcement to “go door-to-door violating citizen’s rights.” Finally, Cage warned that if O’Rourke got his way, some unintended consequences may follow.
In Cage’s own words:
“Some of my constituents are already adopting the mantra of ‘Come take mine, Beto!’ His rhetoric has gotten old and I look forward to the day when he shuts up!”
Why O’Rourke Favors Mandatory Buyback Programs
O’Rourke maintains that his mandatory buybacks will stop “weapons of war” from being used to kill innocents. However, his talk of confiscating AR-15s and AK-47s marks a stark contrast from his words just one year ago.
In 2018, O’Rourke famously stated that law-abiding gun owners should keep their AR-15s and use them “responsibly.”
