It appears that too many of our law makers in Washington and in our state houses, are lawyers. It is no small wonder. We probably have too many lawyers graduating college. They need something to do other than seek litigation briefs.
I have discussed this topic in the past. It helps explain why we have too little doctors, scientists and mathematicians. Let’s face it, when you cannot cope with science or math, it is far easier to become a lawyer. Years ago, you could become a lawyer without going to college. You took the bar exam after clerking for a lawyer in his office for a while.
I believe too many lawyers in government have become a major problem. We need representatives who actually represent the people. They ought to come from different job experience. Furthermore, politicking should not be a permanent career or trade.
I also strongly feel that we need small business men and women in Congress and in state houses. It would change the legislative outlook about taxes, business and, simply, everyday problems of the middle class as well as the poor.
It would go a long way in correcting a major failing in Congress today and in the Obama administration.
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