First, we get rid of all the sheriffs?

The Texas Observer reviews what seems to be a great new book, "The Highest Law in the Land," an in-depth look at 3 Percenter and Oath Keeper type sheriffs across the country. Author Jessica Pishko says we should abolish the position.

That's an interesting one! I've personally said we should abolish constables and fold them into sheriff's offices. And, I've also long said we should get rid of electing sheriffs and instead, have county governments appoint them just like local police chiefs.

And, I've said that based on knowing most of what Pishko says, about how in the past, the sheriff was often the tax collector — and sometimes the assessor as well. That's part of what was behind the OK Corral.

That said, even with the illogic of county lines and boundaries in most states, and other issues, "abolish" is, on first thought, a step too far for me. Especially in larger counties in Western states, I think sheriff's level policing is still a good thing to have. And, at the same time, if you get rid of electing them, you'll get rid of a fair amount of the problems.