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Originally Posted by Platapus
I don't know if I would go that far. Congress is the Legislative Branch and I do want my congresscritters to have education and experience in making legislation.
What exactly is a plumber going to use to help him or her make a decision on legislation? I don't want "your average joe" running this country. Congress is not an entry level job.
The solution is to start electing the right people with the right experience to the position. Not someone who has a letter after their name.
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That's sort of my point, Plat - why does a lawyer/doctor have any more right to lead than a blue collar worker?
What constitutes the "right experience [for] the position"? The ability to prosecute/defend lawsuits? Or the ability to interpret a law for your clients' best interest? I would like to believe that in these cases, constituents are Congress' clients, but when was that last true, on a congress-wide scale?