If TJ Barrett was still alive I would go for him. He was one of the most honest law enforcement officers you could find. He has since gone to be with the Lord and we are all at a loss. However the only officials able to be the sheriff that Columbus County needs could easily be found in Mark Cartrette, David Dutton or Doug Smith. These guys are not the type to take orders from Mitch Tyler or his corrupt machine. These guys say what they feel and believe and they never appear to be politically correct. If gentlemen like these do not step up and run, we will go further down the tube. Just look at the sheriff's right hand friend, Edwin Russ. It is bad folks and must get better. Thank you TV3 for your fair reporting and this forum.