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Some questions on the sheriff's office

September 2, 2012

I monitor the Real Clear Politics average polling numbers daily.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html.

Primarily, I pay attention to the president’s job approval rating. I find it amazing that typically, less than 50% of Americans disapprove of the job Obama is doing.

I find it more amazing that usually, about 47% approve. That is a staggering number.

I can only assume these 47% are terribly misinformed.

I also find it peculiar that about 47% of Americans pay no income tax.

When it comes to local politics, specifically our Sheriff’s office, where do you stand? Are you informed, misinformed, or uninformed?

Here are some questions you need to ask yourself as citizens of Boundary County.

· What is the Sheriff’s primary duty?

· What do I expect of my Sheriff?

· Has my current Sheriff fulfilled his duty and met or exceeded my expectations during his 18+ years in the Sheriff’s department?

· What do I know of my Sheriff’s Office?

· Have I had any interaction with my Sheriff or his deputies, and was I satisfied?

· Am I happy with my Sheriff’s Office?

· Do I think crime has gone up or down since 1994 in Boundary County?

For our current Sheriff, I believe there is one more question that must be answered to your satisfaction…

· Why is our current Sheriff running for re-election again and is that reason adequate?

Based on your personal answers, who do you think should be in the highest elected position in Boundary County politics?

Please check next week for my personal answers to these questions…

In addition, you can join my blog/forum at www.leonard4sheriff.org and express your opinions either publicly or anonymously.
Gary Leonard
Bonners Ferry