Another Four Star Poser

You know how many stars Sheriff's are actually supposed to wear?

One.

Over their heart. 

Because they are civilians tasked with guarding the peace of a given area.

Stars on the shoulders are to represent the military rank of General.  One star on each shoulder does that for what is technically called a "Brigadier General".

Then two stars for Major General.

Then three stars for Lieutenant General.

Then four stars for simply "General".

In rare cases, a fifth star can be awarded, usually if one is fighting WWII and commanding not only American but Allied forces.

Washington was awarded a fifth star posthumously, and declared to out rank any other fifth star General out there, past, present of future.  In his life, General Washington had but three stars.

But when you're a real man, you don't need to pile on rank pointlessly.

Local Sheriffs and Police Chiefs take note - you are NOT soldiers.  Heaven knows if you were, less civilians would be killed.

Those who respect law enforcement usually also respect the military.

The "posers" in our law enforcement need to stop posing.  If they want military rank - join the military!

Pictured:  General Grady Judd, Sheriff, Polk County, Florida.  He has a star on his chest, he has four stars on each shoulder, and he has his very own flag because he's, like, Sheriff, and his flag?

His flag has a star on it!  Cuz, he's like, way up there!  Past George Washington!