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Lifelong Republican and former Texas State Senator Kel Seliger backs James Talarico in the tight Senate race. Seliger joins a growing number of republicans in t…
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<br>Think about it. To become a real estate agent, I had to complete mandatory education, pass an exam, obtain a license, and meet continuing education requirements. The same applies to doctors, nurses, lawyers, engineers, and many other professions.
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<br>Yet people who make laws, manage billions of dollars in public funds, and make decisions affecting millions of lives can assume public office without any formal education or certification in governance.
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<br>How does that make sense?
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<br>I believe everyone seeking public office, whether elected or appointed, should undergo formal training in government administration, constitutional law, economics, public policy, ethics, and leadership. They should also meet certification standards, complete continuing education, and face meaningful consequences for misconduct.
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<br><b>*Charisma is not competence. Popularity is not qualification. Being outspoken does not mean someone is prepared to lead.*</b>
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<br>Part of America's problem, in my opinion, is that we keep putting people in positions of enormous responsibility without demanding adequate preparation or professional accountability.
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<br>Licensing alone may not eliminate corruption or bad leadership, but it would establish standards. Of course, implementing such a system would require significant legal and constitutional reforms.
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<br><b>*If someone needs a license to sell a house, why shouldn't we require professional qualifications from those making decisions that affect an entire nation?*</b>
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<br>Until we begin addressing the structure of governance rather than simply changing political parties and personalities, I fear we'll continue repeating the same mistakes for generations.