Sheriffs are elected by the local people. That is a far cry from the modern police state with standing police forces that rival most countries' armies.
Yes, absolutely. My point was more that even in a very armed, very self-sufficient society, there is still need for at least some minimum of designated enforcers of social norms.
Even the “Wild West” had sheriffs and deputies.
Sheriffs are elected by the local people. That is a far cry from the modern police state with standing police forces that rival most countries' armies.
Yes, absolutely. My point was more that even in a very armed, very self-sufficient society, there is still need for at least some minimum of designated enforcers of social norms.