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> I'm inclined to think that "electing" your police force also subverts it. Then you'll end up with a bunch of charismatic police folks who want it, and can s

> I'm inclined to think that "electing" your police force also subverts it. Then you'll end up with a bunch of charismatic police folks who want it, and can swoon voters to give it, but are generally ineffective at doing it. Source: politics in the US above the municipal level.

lgregg 8y ago
that already happens, county judges and sheriffs.
- craftyguy 8y ago
  Right.. I would consider crap at the county level to be above the municipal level...
  - lgregg 8y ago
    Not in every context. There are quite a few city-county conglomerates.
ianai 8y ago
I think recal votes should be a thing for such officials. There needs to be a way for the voting public to weigh in on excesses.