Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
The public demands three strong character-traits in an elected sheriff:

  1. Integrity: Trust must be earned, but it is easier to lose - forever.
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  2. Competence: A conceited attitude is no substitute for competence.
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  3. Humility: A true leader inspires subordinates by his actions towards them, but a bean counting manager is condescending to anyone who approaches him.

When integrity, competence or humility is missing, then a three-legged leadership-stool cannot stand.
Elected offices should be held to high moral standards. That's why it is important for voters to make an informed choice about the candidate(s) that they choose. Integrity and honesty matter.