Who qualifies to be a senior elected official?

 

None of us can know if and when our country will reach a breaking point. But it seems obvious that every country needs leaders who are experienced, capable, and ethical. To that end, my wish for this coming Tuesday's elections is that most of the races are won by candidates who are experienced, capable, and ethical.

And I'd like to add that it should be fine for a football player or coach, or quack doctor, to take high elected office, IF they are experienced (i.e., have decades of experience in corporate or governrment leadership), and capable (smart and wise) and ethical (kind and dedicated to the greater public good, with no thought of benefit to self). Positions on issues matter of course, but these "Big Three" qualifying factors should be on every voter's mind, and several of the current candidates should be seen as unqualified ...



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