Many professions and occupations require a degree of knowledge and proficiency to gain employment. Electricians, plumbers, teachers, law enforcement, medical professionals, child care providers, judges are expected to demonstrate expertise in their chosen fields. However, to be President of the United States, such qualifications are not required. Nor are they required for members of the President’s cabinet and other heads of various Federal agencies. Consider the qualifications of the U.S. Cabinet Secretaries and Cabinet-level officials that are selected by the president. When researching information concerning the president’s appointments, not every resume brings the required expertise for the level and nature of these important positions. This has been glaringly obvious with news reporting on Trump’s current administration. The ineptitude, gross negligence and malfeasance is destructive to the rule of law, our constitution and our democracy.
Might it be advantageous for the general welfare our country to at least require a fundamental understanding of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Or as a last resort, at least a course in Civics?
John Joseph Vaitkunas
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