If I were Sheriff...

Someone suggested to me that I would make a good sheriff. I like that idea, although I don't think I will be seeking that office either. I am through with the whole "campaigning" thing. That doesn't mean you can't draft me.

A good sheriff should be a barrier between the people he serves and the government at large surrounding them. He would be the main "legal" protection between the criminal elements (both government and freelance) and the people.

Since I care very little (OK, not at all, actually) about whether something is legal or not, but only if it is right, and have no experience in such matters, I would be an interesting sheriff. Do sheriffs take an oath to "uphold the Constitution"? I would take that oath seriously. But if I was supposed to "uphold" counterfeit "laws", well.... that wouldn't go too far before I got forcibly removed from office.

If I were ever to become a sheriff I would:

  Publicly announce that everyone in my jurisdiction was hereby automatically authorized to carry guns, openly or concealed, without any further permits necessary. I'd deputize every person in the county if state "law" made it necessary.

  Warn any municipal police agencies that if their officers were caught harassing any peaceful people and enforcing any counterfeit "laws", I would arrest those officers. I would also ban the use of tasers by police.

  Announce that any feds who want to take any enforcement actions in my county would be required to come to me for permission first, and leave their body armor, weapons, and government issued picture ID in my possession until they leave the area, or face arrest.

  Wear my six-gun, hat, boots, and duster everywhere. Just because it would be cool.

Any towns in the west or southwest interested in recruiting me? I happen to be free now.

 You can also donate through Paypal to help keep me fed.

And: You can still vote for me as a "write-in" Presidential candidate.

If you find that no presidential candidate represents your values better than me, you can still vote for me as a write-in candidate.  I have just as much chance winning the election that way as I did by actively campaigning.