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Maybe the author of this bogus thread coulda circle back AND rejoin the polite discussion.

Pedo's never retire

springy1048pervlock still opines for the darker nooks and crannies of his failed game room at Wilkes Small Mall.

Acumen,
Still singing that same tired song.

It is apparent that our cops are either very lazy or they are involved in the illegal drug trade. The only king pin arrested in Wilkes in 30 yeas was given almost no jail time and his record was deleted. By the way he wasn't even arrested by local police.

Acumen,
I'm neither, but I am smart enough to recognize "Change's" ulterior motives behind his posts.

Pike, what are you, a drug dealer or a cop? You spin like you are protecting both.

"I to want to see us targeting the higher level distributors of the drugs plaguing our county."

I always wonder when people make statements like this, I mean really if you are not a drug user, drug dealer or in law enforcement...how in the hello kitty does an average law abiding citizen know what level drug dealer is being targeted.

Hey CftB, in this part of America YOU are still free to spew your feelings, regardless of your stupidity.

Let me go ahead and giver your generic playbook answer.

Smell is strong that we have a hidden agenda here. Let me tell you what I think. I think you are a Democrat

Sheriffs are elected. They should run their office any way they like until the next election.

Change,
"I don't care about the politics of this office matter of fact it should never have been a political office, but rather considered a law enforcement position"

You will have to take that up with the folks that wrote NC's Constitution back in the 1700's...but you are in luck, Sheriff Shew has over 40 years experience in law enforcement.

While some of this may sound mostly political to the ones replying, my whole goal behind the post was to get peoples thoughts on leadership and how the department was being ran. I've noticed a few things I'd like to see changed in as far as transparency as I've mentioned. I don't care about the politics of this office matter of fact it should never have been a political office, but rather considered a law enforcement position

Change,
You think posting about YOUR perceived need to vote out a current elected official and the leadership in that office two years before the election makes your post non-political is hilarious.
I know for a fact Sheriff Shew will be more than willing to debate anyone who chooses to file for the office, because he has in the past.

So Fakey you're telling me I'm not entitled to my freedom of speech? Im very aware of when the next election cycle is for Sheriff as well which obviously makes my post non political and a smear as your falsely accusing me of. As for the recently created username I've never had an account on here so if you know of any other way to post on this forum please inform me. Mr. Pike I can actually read the county budget from their website so no need in going to request that and it only tells me what is budgeted for said agency. Many agencies keep their public aware of what's going on in their departments and are more involved in the community in that regard. These agencies are neighboring agencies but still take time to keep their public informed

Change,
"Just curious if any others feel the need for new leadership in our Sheriff's Office"

It appears your motion died for lack of a second.

"The public is left out in the dark in much of what goes on such as average response times from call to dispatch as well as budget information and how our tax money is being spent."

Have you went by the Sheriff's Office and asked for this information, if not then you are to blame. I know for a fact you can go by the Wilkes County Office building (where you pay your taxes) and request and receive copies of the total county budget, budget for each and every county department (Sheriff, Animal Control, Parks & Recreation etc, and you can get a list of current county employee salaries.

Hey CftB, what compelled YOU to register a new screen name AND author this foolish, disingenuous AND stupidly bogus thread?

I think my response was a little misunderstood. What I was referring to was the fact prior to the drug problem getting so out of hand in this community by not going after the high level dealers. Was Wilkes was a great rural community. It could also be that I misunderstood what you were trying to say and responded incorrectly as well. Either way I do agree something has to be done with the high level drug dealers in our county. Pharmaceutical companies as well as doctors should hold some of the blame as well with the opioid epidemic which led many folks down a dark path

Good community Vs bad community what demographics are you referring too ?