Good Afternoon, James
re: "The person 'they want' may well not want the job."
That is not a flaw, it is a fact of political life. However, we have no
right to assume people don't want the job. We must give everyone an
opportunity to seek it. Those who do not want it will make the fact
known. The critical issue is that they be allowed to make the decision
for themselves.
re: "The second flaw is that the reality is that not everyone
wants [to] make their own political decisions ..."
That, too, is not a decision we have a right to make for others. It is
incumbent on those of us who believe in the concept of democracy to
ensure that everyone in the community has an opportunity to make such
decisions for themselves. We must design an electoral process that
gives every member of the electorate an opportunity to participate to
the full extent of their desire and ability. Whether or not they avail
themselves of that opportunity is a decision they must not be denied.
Our society has no shortage of people who would be commendable political
leaders. What we lack is a means by which the best of such people can
be identified and elevated to positions of leadership. My post to Juho
this morning outlined one possibility. Thoughtful people who recognize
the untapped resources of humanity can probably suggest others.
Fred Gohlke
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