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[–] 8 points 5 days ago (5 children)

Better yet, bring back the ancient Greek lottery for state office.

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  • [–] 5 points 5 days ago (4 children)

    Yes, but a competency test is essential. 50% of the population are below average intelligence.

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  • [–] 4 points 5 days ago (2 children)

    Sounds like an improvement over the current US congress already.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 days ago (1 child)

    I think most countries would benefit from a competency test for public office, maybe even a morality assessment...

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  • [–] 5 points 5 days ago

    The more serious answer to that is that someone then needs to decide what "competent" means. Should a human rights activist be disqualified from office if they're terrible at math?

    Morality tests are even harder to make apolitically. It's another avenue of attack that could be used maliciously.

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