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Originally Posted by MarchHare
Uh, legally they can't ask anyone about their religious beliefs in a job interview. The board would be exposing themselves to a discrimination lawsuit (and the negative publicity that comes with it) if, for example, a Christian was chosen over a Jew and one of the interview questions asked the candidate to indentify his or her religion.
But again, religious beliefs have absolutely nothing to do with whether or not someone is a capable leader and makes wise decisions. As such, it should play no role in elections.
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Well under normal circumstances of educated unbiased candidates, I agree, but when a candidate professes they believe and follow everything in the Bible, Koran, etc., I'll reappraise my vote. We aren't hiring someone to build a house here. In that case I wouldn't care if he's a monk or an alcoholic, as long as he builds a good house at a good price. A politician has to represent his voters, not his religion.