Has It Really Come To This?

I don't know all the details, and I truly hope there is not anything here I'm missing, but I'm taking this at face value.

Decorated Combat Veteran arrested in New York: Charged with 5 felonies for possession AR magazines

On Sunday January 6th Staff Sgt. Nathan Haddad, a decorated combat veteran, was driving through Jefferson County New York when he was randomly pulled over for a vehicle check.

Again, I don't have all the details. But WTF is up with 'random vehicle checks'? Last time I looked this was America, with Constitutional rights protecting us from unreasonable search and seizure.

Fourth Amendment: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated..."

Haddad, who had five 30 round empty magazines in his possession, was arrested by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and charged with five felony counts.

This is not a criminal, this is not some thug looking to hurt people; this is a decorated combat veteran who was recently honored by the Philadelphia chapter of Blue Star Mothers and the Union League’s Armed Services Council for helping disabled vets get back on their feet. What’s happening to Army veteran Nate Haddad is an absolute attack on liberty. Here we have a man who honorably served his country, who was trusted with weaponry that far exceeded anything he was carrying, that now finds himself facing the possibility of spending years in prison.

Still think these gun control laws are meant to stop criminals?

Nathan Haddad’s brother has set up a legal defense fund for his brother who cannot afford to fight these charges on his own. We ask that you share this story with everyone you know so that this attack on Hassad is seen for what it is, an attack on every law abiding citizen in America.

Now contrast SSG Haddad's story with this scumbag.

13 Felonies: NY Teen Released On Bail After Holding Girl At Gunpoint, Raping And Assaulting Her

Zachary Currier is walking the streets of New York, with 13 felonies and 6 misdemeanors to his name. His victim — an unnamed girl under the age of 17 — is no doubt sleeping fitfully, knowing that her attacker is still free. And, regardless of how many times he is arrested, he seems to keep coming back for more.

After being arrested for holding the girl at gunpoint, Zachary Currier was released on bail. He violated orders barring him from contact with the girl and was released on bail after each violation. Finally, he returned to the girl’s house, breaking in and raping her. Again, he was released on bail. Again.

Currier...currently has these felony charges to his name:  first-degree rape, three counts of second-degree burglary, first-degree sexual abuse, and eight counts of first-degree criminal contempt. Currier is also charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree menacing, third-degree attempted assault, and two counts of second-degree criminal contempt, misdemeanors. 

I weep for the future of my country...