The wonderful thing about America is that almost anyone can grow up to become president. The reality is that only some people should.
The Constitution doesn’t demand much from the person who wants to be considered the most powerful leader on the planet. A president must be at least 35 years old, born in the United States and a resident for at least 14 years. That’s it. Voters decide what else it takes to qualify for the job.
The checklist should include an even temperament. The president commands the world’s most powerful military force, including nuclear weapons. Presidents don’t have to ask for anyone’s permission to order a launch. It is their decision and theirs alone.
A president should be free of emotional and psychological disorders. For example, they should not be pathological egoists. What’s good for the country must always come first.
They should be capable of empathy, diplomacy and all-around good judgment, and have the ability to work constructively in our two-party system. And, in case it comes up, no one should be able to run for the presidency from prison.
We could add much more to the checklist, but as the 2024 election cycle begins, one quality stands out. Presidents must be trustworthy.
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