Do you think Buford made the right choice in his actions as sheriff?
IMO as a retired cop, the 1973 Hollywood version showed some accurate points. Imagine being elected as a tax collector and not knowing anything about accounting. Mr. Pusser was elected Sheriff and had no law enforcement experience. This became evident early on when his first big case was thrown out. The judge correctly cited the Constitution and how he had trespassed on private property without a warrant.
Even when this took place in the 60's, things such as the Miranda decision were in effect, although unless he questioned the people arrested that point cited by the judge was not a factor.
As for the revenge/other parts, I'd say he was generally justified. It was a different time, so we can't properly apply modern life to life back then.
He had some lines that were very good, such as when he first addressed the deputies and told them to treat everyone equally, and later with the guy from Nashville that the law of the land should not be for sale. If those (or something similar) actually took place, then again IMO he was a great Sheriff.
Ignoring politics doesn't mean politics will ignore you.
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