20 August 2008
Welcome back to Why? Wednesday
I'm not quite sure if this will specifically be a Why? Wednesday, but here is something for you to ponder...
When did Illinois become a semi-monarchy? Senate President Emil Jones is retiring, but rather than utilize the democratic process, he wishes his son be appointed to fill the position. Huh? This is similar to how we got stuck with Todd Stroger as Cook County Board President, when his father became ill. Why do people accept this? Were I in the UK, or one of several other dynastic nations, I could accept this, but in the United States, where we revolted against such a form of government, why are we allowing this to occur?
When did Illinois become a semi-monarchy? Senate President Emil Jones is retiring, but rather than utilize the democratic process, he wishes his son be appointed to fill the position. Huh? This is similar to how we got stuck with Todd Stroger as Cook County Board President, when his father became ill. Why do people accept this? Were I in the UK, or one of several other dynastic nations, I could accept this, but in the United States, where we revolted against such a form of government, why are we allowing this to occur?
Labels: observation, political
