A Piece of Paper

What qualifies an individual to perform a certain job or task?  Is it attendance at a four year school, where a Bachelor’s degree may be awarded?  Is it testable knowledge, in the form of a multiple choice and essay exam, which is then graded on a pass or fail basis, with a license either awarded or denied?  Or is it demonstratable proficiency and knowledge, demonstrated on the job, performing in a capacity where one’s skills are utilized in the profession which the job holder performs?

I think it should be the latter of the three, mentioned above, but for Thomas B. Griffith, the qualification is going to hinge on a piece of paper.

“Judicial Nominee Practiced Law Without License in Utah."

I’m certain he’ll be strung up.

Via Drudge.

Posted by on 06/21 at 02:12 AM

  1. Come on John … don’t you realize that it isn’t actual knowledge (beneficial information) that makes a person “intelligent” … it’s the fact that they can put the letters “DR.” in front of their name.

    As any “smart” person “knows” all Doctors are inerrant geniuses.

    … Oh … I have just been informed that certain patent clerks (or perhaps carpenters) are also “smart” and divinely inerrant.

    Bow down and praise them!

    Posted by  on  06/21  at  06:11 AM

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