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.
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.