meanwhile, also from randy david, columnist, sociologist---
We have all heard the excuses they offer in defense of this [political dynasty] premodern practice:
one, that their family members are perfectly qualified, and that the younger generation of the same family is often better trained for public service
two, that political leadership is not any different from other professions where parents pass on to their children the same passion and aptitude for their chosen line of work
three, that society is better off when there is continuity in public service than when there is disruption in leadership
four, that the power to install individuals to public office in any case remains with the electorate, not with the family
and lastly, the fact that Congress has been unable all these years to craft a law defining a political dynasty signifies the impracticality of this constitutional provision
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