Education is a hot topic. Rightfully so. I’d like to see a
qualified person who is passionate about improving education for the nation and
especially for our children be confirmed as Sec. of Ed. I think the questioning
should be tough and thorough. However,
is this the kind of “uncomfortable” question that Sen. Warren thinks is
important and pertinent to the process?
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, questioned how she could manage the Department of Education, the largest provider of student loans, if neither she nor her children have ever borrowed money for school. (Washington Post article)
“So you have no personal experience with college financial
aid?” she asked.
Really? That is like
saying, “if you have never filled out an access form or applied for food
stamps, how can you manage our welfare system?”
That would disqualify every president and cabinet member we’ve ever
elected or that has been appointed. The
questions about disabilities, public education and improved competency are
great, and need to be explored. Leave
the ridiculous comments and questions alone, Sen Warren….it only weakens the
process and makes you appear more “out to lunch” than the person you are trying
so hard to discredit. Let important
questions work. Being rich does not
make a person unqualified for this position.
Ask questions that illustrate qualifications, and not silly questions
that serve no purpose other than show your bias and prejudice against the
nominee. But, I get it, that’s not the
way we play politics.
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