Patch Readers Praise Jim Glasgow For Safe-T-Act Lawsuit

JOLIET, IL — More than 150 Joliet Patch readers responded to Friday's lawsuit announcement from Will County's longtime State’s Attorney James Glasgow hoping to overturn the controversial SAFE-T-Act from being implemented in January based on numerous constitutional violations.

“It is my sworn duty as Will County’s State’s Attorney to protect the people of Will County and the State of Illinois. To put it in plain and simple terms, this is not about politics; it is about public safety,” Glasgow, who is also a Democrat, said in Friday's press release. “Sadly, I have received veiled threats over my opposition to this legislation, but I must put the safety of my constituents first. On this issue, I’ll grab a line from Tom Petty — "You can stand me up at the gates of Hell, and I won’t back down.’"

After Joliet Patch broke the news of Glasgow's push to prevent the SAFE-T-Act from taking effect come January, loyal readers took to the Joliet Patch to offer their commentary.

Here's a sampling of their reaction, which were overwhelmingly supportive of Glasgow:

• "Not really a Glasgow fan but he is right on this you will see crime go up and police will have their hands tied make sure you get your conceal carry license and practice practice practice!!!"
• "Glasgow is the only democrat I have voted for and he will get my vote again!"
• "22 years in Will County LE Jim is one of the best SA’s ever. He’s the only Democrat I ever voted for."
• "Jim Glasgow Don’t Back Down. Kane SA Jamie Mosser supports the New Jersey bail reform as well. Both support bail reform. Not this piece of crap in Illinois."
• "This bill is more than just about bail. Download this bill and actually read it, everyone. Police will be even more restricted in what they can do to anyone in the midst of committing a crime, let alone afterward. And, if someone is arrested, and fails to show up for court, they are sent two requests to show up before a warrant can be issued."
• "The Honorable Mr. James W. Glasgow is a Dem In Name Only. He didn't leave the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party left him."
• "Finally a democrat who put the safety of people/Country first before the radical agenda of the democratic Marxist party who is destroying the United States. Thank you Mr Glasgow for being a Patriot to defend the people of Will County!!!"
• "This bill should have been called help criminals act! All the false ads Democrats are running on abortion to get not to look at the real truth of this bill which lets violent criminals out on the street, lets people takeover your property, keeps police from chasing shooters, etc. Yes Pritzker and Democrats passed this!"
• "I just want to know what actual CITIZEN of Illinois is FOR this bill??? They were dropped on their head!"
• "No citizen is for it. Your democratic reps sponsored it and pushed it through a last minute, early morning vote. One example of how the decisions we all make at the voting booth impact our daily lives. Call your democratic rep and ask them, why did they vote for this mess of a bill, did they even read the 700+ pages before voting?"
• "This lawsuit may be the only thing that saves us from turning into Mad Max Bartertown. Rich people are already starting to hire washed up football linemen as bodyguards and enforcers."
• "Good move Glasgow. Pritzker wants to destroy law and order in Illinois. What a jerk. If you afford the bail, don’t do the crime. Make Will Co a cash bail county. Screw the law. All the sanctuary cities don’t follow the law. Will Co should ignore the law."