Monday, April 08, 2013

It's Not Like They Pulled a Sword from a Rock, Or Anything

Never forget that our leaders have not been chosen by God to lead us because of their superior intellect. We do not owe them deference.

I'm sympathetic with this commentary:

While politicians talk about expanding background checks for gun owners, I’m starting to think that what we really need are IQ tests for political officeholders. The only problem is, that might leave us with a lot of vacancies in Congress and America’s statehouses.

That's a bit harsh. But it is true that idiocy is no bar to higher office. I certainly watched one politician protected from his own lack of talent until he was finally promoted to a level that led to criminal convictions and disgrace.