To the editor:

We have a real showdown (pardon the pun) between John Halferty and Steve Hoffman who both would like to be our Sheriff in Jasper County.  It is inspiring to see so many folks coming out on both sides, putting stock in this race, and making their voices heard.  I will lend mine to the fray.

What should a Sheriff be to us?  It would be nice if things were like on the Andy Griffith Show, but that is probably not going to work nowadays.  I am also sure we prefer not to live in fear of our sheriff and feel like we are in a police state.  That could lead to some bad situations.