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When casting their votes for the presidency, Americans should do their best to select candidates that are worthy rather than "entitled" by representing certain minorities or because of "political correctness."
In 2008, Americans elected the first black -- call him half-black, if you prefer -- president. And in the eyes of many voters, the racial considerations trumped experience and ability to do the job.
In 2016, many voters will undoubtedly feel it's time for a female president. And after two terms of a black president and two more of a female president, what's next? The first openly gay president in 2024 and the first Muslim president in 2032?
There's nothing wrong with presidential candidates falling into classifications such as women and/or gay, but the first president in such categories should be WELL-QUALIFIED and ABLE, and not just worthy of election because they fall into certain "politically correct" classifications.
In 2008, Americans elected the first black -- call him half-black, if you prefer -- president. And in the eyes of many voters, the racial considerations trumped experience and ability to do the job.
In 2016, many voters will undoubtedly feel it's time for a female president. And after two terms of a black president and two more of a female president, what's next? The first openly gay president in 2024 and the first Muslim president in 2032?
There's nothing wrong with presidential candidates falling into classifications such as women and/or gay, but the first president in such categories should be WELL-QUALIFIED and ABLE, and not just worthy of election because they fall into certain "politically correct" classifications.