Deputize or Die: When Policy Fails on South Carolina’s Streets
Update: 2025-10-09
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Episode Summary / Segments
The Case That Sparked This Episode
Recap of the hit‑and‑run: Camarino Antonio Hernandez, alleged to have been drinking since 6 a.m., drives onto a sidewalk on Hwy 707 and kills a Horry County schools employee. Witnesses, trooper observations, hospital testing and timeline.
Deputize vs. 287(g): What’s the Difference?
Plain‑English explanation of what full deputization (statewide deputization of local officers to perform immigration enforcement) does compared to the 287(g) program and why the host argues one is a manpower multiplier that deters repeat offenders.
Who’s Responsible? Political Accountability
A scathing critique of the governor for not implementing full deputization, praise for states that have (DeSantis/Florida, Tennessee, Indiana), and discussion of local pledges from figures like Alan Wilson and Nancy Mace.
Economic Interests, Law Firms, and Sanctuary Politics
How business demand for cheap labor and political calculations can influence enforcement choices, the host’s view on why some leaders resist stronger measures, and the human costs when they do.
Practical Steps & Policy Proposals
What full deputization would look like in practice, the capacity question, how it affects everyday policing, and why supporters believe it lowers violent recidivism on the roads.
Call to Action
What listeners can demand from candidates and officials, how to hold leaders accountable, and why the episode’s host will make this a test for the next governor.
Tone
Angry, urgent, action‑oriented — this episode is a call for accountability and policy change, centered on a tragic, avoidable death.
The Case That Sparked This Episode
Recap of the hit‑and‑run: Camarino Antonio Hernandez, alleged to have been drinking since 6 a.m., drives onto a sidewalk on Hwy 707 and kills a Horry County schools employee. Witnesses, trooper observations, hospital testing and timeline.
Deputize vs. 287(g): What’s the Difference?
Plain‑English explanation of what full deputization (statewide deputization of local officers to perform immigration enforcement) does compared to the 287(g) program and why the host argues one is a manpower multiplier that deters repeat offenders.
Who’s Responsible? Political Accountability
A scathing critique of the governor for not implementing full deputization, praise for states that have (DeSantis/Florida, Tennessee, Indiana), and discussion of local pledges from figures like Alan Wilson and Nancy Mace.
Economic Interests, Law Firms, and Sanctuary Politics
How business demand for cheap labor and political calculations can influence enforcement choices, the host’s view on why some leaders resist stronger measures, and the human costs when they do.
Practical Steps & Policy Proposals
What full deputization would look like in practice, the capacity question, how it affects everyday policing, and why supporters believe it lowers violent recidivism on the roads.
Call to Action
What listeners can demand from candidates and officials, how to hold leaders accountable, and why the episode’s host will make this a test for the next governor.
Tone
Angry, urgent, action‑oriented — this episode is a call for accountability and policy change, centered on a tragic, avoidable death.
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