A demand had been before Swain County Board of Commissioners in the shape of a petition signed by almost 1,000 residents that are local. On Thursday, April 8 the board went having a compromise, adopting a declaration or quality reaffirming its dedication to uphold the Constitution.

Even though it wasn’t from the agenda, Chairman Ben Bushyhead stated the board had a need to have conversation and take action possibly. “We want to get this dilemma from the dining dining table. We’ve had sufficient time to create our very own views,” he said.

Prior to board conversation, the commissioners heard several Swain County residents talk about the subject, you start with those in opposition to adopting a 2nd amendment sanctuary quality.

Catherine Gannt, a school that is retired, urged the board to vote no and stated she thinks there are numerous unheard sounds into the county like her.

“I’m against taking away anyone’s firearms, and I also think it is most unlikely,” she stated, because of the makeup products associated with united states of america government. She stressed the best to already bear arms is fully guaranteed. A registry or other regulations isn’t the thing that is same using those weapons away, she included.

Cynthia Womble, self-described as a proud weapon owner and collector, a 28-year army veteran, wife and mom ended up being additionally against adopting this type of resolution. After developing her understanding and dedication to the Constitution, she stated, it would mean for our county to be a Second Amendment Sanctuary; I can’t figure it out,” she said“ I have no idea what. “Does which means that Swain just cares about one amendment and never the Constitution all together?