Hank, perhaps I did resort to Godwin's Law, but I am not one of those who feel that "new blood" is always the answer to all societal ills. The sheriff was found not guilty. Perhaps the rule of law is at fault.
If only we had a benevolent despot to rule over us. One who would always make decisions based on his superior knowledge of how the world works. Then we would not have the mistakes that come about from the jury system, or a judge who follows case law.
Instead we have sheriff who was found "not guilty" and may run again because he feels he would garner a majority of votes under our flawed system of majority rule. What a bitch that is.
In the past elders were valued. Perhaps in the future we can do away with them and let "new blood" lead us with their superior insight into the human condition based on their years of experience.