Land of the Free Emerald Isle

Making a stand in Emerald Isle NC, against unconstitutional laws that prohibit swimming. On Tuesday April 14, three local surfers were arrested for not leaving the water following the town's decision to join the tyrannical federal and state government's abuse of power. The town declared that it was illegal to enter the ocean!Today April 16, Retired Chief Rife entered the water in uniform bringing a sign along that read "Land of the Free." The police chief was called as back up, he asked him if he would leave the water, to which Rife responded "No." They then left and said that Rife could remain in the water.

[@TheKittySquisher]

Chief Rife, as a fellow retiree and Coast Guard Chief, Thank You for your service and for sending a message.

[@ItsTimePictures]

Thank you for your service and for standing up for all of us.

[@crombaugh]

Thank you so much, Chief Rife!

[@ScottWaa]

This is how you speak volumes about without saying a word.

[@4TIMESAYEAR]

Brought tears to my eyes

[@strikeryachts]

Listen carefully, kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2i1oGNqmc2UpZI

[@adamolivere2364]

My understanding and what I read is they opened the beach 3 hours later. A mistake to close beaches. They should have stayed open with social distancing. And special thanks to Chief for sticking up for our rights.

[@Bmetamaximus]

He's a 1st amendment hero in my book. Way to go Chief!

[@ncbasspraise]

Thank you, Jim.

[@coffeympatrick3048]

"He's just standing there, MENACINGLY!"

[@catrinahenson9744]

Thank you Chief Rife! 🇺🇸

[@savagefist1029]

Retired but still fighting for our freedom...thank you!

[@calidude3758]

Good job Rife! I would literally fly across the country to shake your hand and buy you a beer! Seriously. THIS is what America stands for, the Free and the Brave!😎

[@h3llrayzor59]

THIS is what a Hero looks like! Thank you for your service Chief Rife!

[@martinhughes2637]

“Yeah, uh, we, ahh... we have... a situation. Um, could you send backup?” “OK can you describe the situation? What backup do you need?” “Well, eh, there’s... a guy... he’s... mmm... he’s standing in the water.” “Just one man? Is he armed?” “One man, correct. The suspect appears to be unarmed. But he’s standing in the water.” “Copy. SWAT is en route to your location. The National Guard has been put on standby with orders to deploy at a moment’s notice.”

[@4TIMESAYEAR]

@Jay Cole No, they don't see themselves as Shepherds. They see themselves as wolves - looking to devour us.

[@tlrinc2343]

This is exactly what we all need to do. If we don't stand for our rights they will be taken away

[@jtcorvin9614]

Very cool! This is what we need more of. Have balls people.

[@gt350kr]

This is why we, US Navy persons, honor and respect our Chief Petty Officers as much as we do officers!

[@Tom28551]

Semper Fi, Chief. USMC Retired

[@sunburststrats]

I love this 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@tty1975ful]

Proud of this gentleman he’s an inspiration for us

[@prayersclub5308]

If you are the Navy Man on the video, you are the Real Navy!!

[@picsandpsalterystudios996]

Tip my hat off to you. 😄👍👊 Way to go. 😄👌

[@rtb6697]

Looks to me that the guys talking to the cops are more of a threat than the guy in the water. No social distancing on their part they were standing very close multiple times.

[@ogbobbye]

I would love to know if the people milling around and talking the cop are the ones who reported him

[@larrylund2682]

Just say no to stupid commands.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Insanity

[@jova4335]

Awesome 👍....

[@stephloudly5430]

Awesome 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@thebronzetoo]

Bravo Zulu, Chief!!!

[@jaimymetts]

Dang, what is wrong with people?

[@daviddelavega8636]

No one on shore practicing social distancing.

[@erinfox4025]

David Delavega not even the police that are there to enforce social distancing

[@davebnm1]

The Chief was the only one!

[@TANGLEUSA]

AMERICA !!!!!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jaimymetts]

I don’t see the problem you’re just standing in water.

[@4TIMESAYEAR]

I believe it was a response to another man, a surfer, being arrested before, though across the country in Malibu CA earlier in April.

[@andrewsails1371]

Legend has it he is still there today, his feet are buried to deep to move with out getting his dress coat wet at this point.

[@melindaalmaguer6863]

Video would be better if you'd shield the speaker from the wind.

[@kicorley]

Hi there! I’m a producer with The Weather Channel’s Local Now. Could I have permission to use your video with on screen credit to you? Thanks so much!

[@emilyrife2389]

yes

[@jcrife]

Yes.

[@kicorley]

Thanks so much!

[@tty1975ful]

kicorley . Yes a million times yes

[@sf8884]

So which one is the fink? And why not arrest the rest of them?

[@Bmetamaximus]

Also it's hilarious how little social distancing meant to all the land lovers.

[@NCBRICKS]

wowwowwow

[@georgebeauchamp1690]

Why is the guy in the red shirt on the beach? Is he a snitch?

[@ukulelekid8997]

No, he helped set up the protest

[@calvinlemon9529]

Here piggy piggy

[@chrissweeney6876]

Not unconstitutional at all.... Might want to try arguing a different angle...