To the editor,
When Compared to Incompetence Stupidity Can be a Virtue. Incompetence is a derogatory word used to express lack of ability. Most of us are incompetent in many ways and we are virtuous enough to admit it. I'm horrible at fixing things around the house. I'm clueless when it comes to understanding even simple algebra. I could go on and on. The key to all of this is being smart enough to not inflict our incompetence on others. Just once, I'd like a president to admit that he didn't have the answer to fixing the economy. Just once, I'd like a teacher to admit they lacked the ability to teach and the students were being harmed because of it. Just once, I'd like an incompetent doctor to find another occupation and in doing so save lives.
The real tragedy is that most incompetent people in a position of responsibility are too arrogant and selfish to admit it. They would rather have others suffer. For those involved in government, does this sound like you?
Tom Becker
Laconia
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