Based on the sheriff team break down, that issue alone uses all the available resources for this entire area for the one deputy assigned to patrol an area nearly as large as the rest of the county. That leaves the rest of us with little or no protection. In the few times I needed assistance, a Maryland State Police officer finally responded to my needs.

There are mainly two issues that really need to be addressed. First, how will my sheriff protect me and my 2nd Amendment Rights. Without a doubt, given the nature of this state government, and certainly in the national forum, someone needs to stand in the way of those who seek to remove those rights from us.

Secondly, the division of labor needs to be totally reevaluated in order to provide a more balance coverage throughout the county at any given time. I have spoken with deputies who understand this and have made mention of the current methods of assigning personnel throughout the county as being ineffective and wasteful of time and resources. I have witnessed the results of that first hand.

As a life long Republican, I can appreciate the level of apprehension for those who switch parties, because I too have those apprehensions. I also know of a number of Democrat to Republican switchers, President Reagan, for one, who have made the switch because of principle and values.

I believe Chris Sutton cares about the Sheriffs office, and his fellow deputies. I believe he will stand for the citizens of this county, not only to protect and defend them from crime and the influence of drugs, but also the rights of Americans as their last line of defense against an ever encroaching government disarming its citizens.

Chris Sutton gets my vote: Please support Chris Sutton For Sheriff, 2014

What everyone has to remember is that there will be no 1 candidate that will bring “everything” that “everybody” wants to the table. You have to sort through what you want in a Sheriff vs. what is being offered in a potential candidate and make the best choice.

The other things that are important to you hopefully will be valued by the elected Sheriff and can be conveyed by way of discussions and interaction with the people who elected them to office. Hopefully the Sheriff will be open to dialogue and input from the people since that’s who he/she actually works for and not themselves.

One thing’s for certain though and that is the current Sheriff is doing nor has done ANYTHING for this county and its citizens but collect a paycheck and additional retirement package at the taxpayers expense. I would much rather see this position filled by someone from the “inside” who knows the issues and problems on the front lines and will support the laws and constitution then from another retired “officer” that’s just looking for a 2nd income to benefit his state retirement package!!

We the voters make the decisions of what we want at the polls, not the politicians!! VOTE!!!!