RIP Ronald Reagan

[xoxoxoBruce]

[quote]Originally posted by Yelof
[quote]Originally posted by lookout123

people have forgotten that whether or not we like "pres john jones" or not, he is the president. show respect for the office, if you can't manage it for the man.

This I have often heard from Americans and I have not understood.. I don't think it a healty attitude to hold too much reverence or respect for a politician. What ever their party colours, by nature of having arrived to the top of "the greasy pole" some of the grease has probably rubbed off on to them. They have power and could abuse it, a cynical disrespectful attitude would be a more healthy attitude.

If you need a national figurehead, I think it would be better to do as other countries do, seperate the job into prime minister a politician and head of state (President or if you must King) a non-politician. The Head of States job is figurehead and protection of the constitution.

Remember, the purpose of democrary is to save us from tyranny

I was with you on the first part, but figurehead, no. We have plenty of undeserving celebrities to look up to.
Respect the office is fine, but ex-presidents go in the same bin with ex-wives.