>I contend that it would be better to pick from a pool of professionals who, as part of their entrance into a professional society, agree also to lend their tal

>I contend that it would be better to pick from a pool of professionals who, as part of their entrance into a professional society, agree also to lend their talents to civic duty for the benefit of all. We already have a word for those people - politicians. Why is a random lot better than an election, and having the public at least ostensibly vet the candidates and choose one?