Lubbock’s County judge has issued a statement regarding comments which he made this week on why he believes that the County Commissioners should approve a tax increase.

County Judge Tom Head told the local Fox affiliate that he felt that the possibility of civil unrest could increase greatly if President Obama is reelected. He continued, saying that he fears that United States sovereignty could be allowed to be usurped by the United Nations.

National media has picked up on the story, and now news of Head’s comments has spread rapidly.

Head’s response in its entirety is available below.