Editor,

As we move toward the inevitable and very expensive ousting of the county sheriff, perhaps it is time to rethink some of the folks for whom we vote.

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Terence Y
Terence Y

Thanks for your letter, Mr. Howard. I’d say that because we’re having a problem with a San Mateo County’s sheriff doesn’t mean it applies to other locales with elected sheriffs. Having a sheriff under the “thumb” of county supervisors isn’t necessarily a good thing either. For instance, there are areas with county supervisors who support providing aid and comfort to invaders of our country. Having a sheriff that must kowtow to their will isn’t the best thing for their citizens. I’d say there are advantages and disadvantages to both systems. In our case, we just happen to be living in a time when our elected sheriff is a problem. There’s no guarantee it will occur in the future with other elected sheriffs.

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NM

Terence, well said. And though no system is perfect, I believe giving up the power of our vote, one of the last remaining civil right we enjoy, should always be a last resort.

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