THE BUFFALO J..EWS/ FRIDAT, .

NOVEMBER

13,2009

OPINION
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licensed politicians might do a better job

Since America was founded, our politicalparties havepennitted the following behavior by their politicians: hypocrisy, smear tactics, deception and outlandish claims. In addition, these parties continue to support their poorly performing incumbent politicians. In summary, the Democratic and Republican parties are willing to endorse a career hypocrite conartist who is incompetent. America can no longer afford to have its governments directed by low-quality politicians,especialiyatthe county, state and federal levels. We need Six Sigma politicians who are competent and required to behave like decent human beings. I recommend that only licensed politicians be allowed to hold public office. This is required of other occupations and is intended to protect the public from incompetents and con-artists. I also recommend that political parties be required to limit the terms of their incumbents to two consecutive terms. It is painfully obvious that incumbents use their office to gain financial advantage for our mediaintensive political campaigns. In my opinion, implementing these recommendations is far more important than downsizing our local Town Board.
MICHAEL

F. PATTERSON Clarence Center