[Elsie]

At the time, Benson was an apostle of the Church, a full-time, life-time position with 24/7 responsibilities and commitments. Of course he asked for permission.

If he was FULL TIME and 24/7 how on EARTH could he POSSIBLY take on any more?

We just read that he did NOT step down from his church's position; so did he therefore CHEAT the US citizen by barely attending his governmental duties?

[LukeSW]

If he was FULL TIME and 24/7 how on EARTH could he POSSIBLY take on any more? We just read that he did NOT step down from his church's position; so did he therefore CHEAT the US citizen by barely attending his governmental duties?

No, quite the opposite (as is the case with most of your vitriolic allegations). Benson gave full time service to his position as Secretary of Agriculture and was excused from his Church leadership responsibilities during those 8 years of service.