Knowing what little has been given about Senator Johnson’s condition would you expect he would be qualified to continue in these occupations: medicine, law, aircraft commander, etc? And if so, would the public flock to such a person to secure such services?
The basic problem here is that the standards for being a US Senator, both in the past and in the present, are virtually nil. Seemingly, anyone who can still breath and get on the floor is qualified to make our country’s policies.
I note this thread has been pulled from extended news, but why is another question.
I am not aware of any physical barriers to being a lawyer and we all know how many unethical lawyers get their licenses returned after a period of time even with ethical violations, not to mention felonies.
I definitely would have second thoughts about anyone in Johnson’s condition, as we know of it, commanding an aircraft and since there are physical qualifications for that job, it is obvious he wouldn’t qualify.
Most Senators are attorneys.
I agree there should be qualifications for legislators, both at the State and Federal level. I also think it will never happen in our society as it exists.