[Makarov]

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

Any possibility of getting any traction on limiting the number of people entering politics from one particular profession? Let's say only 50% of politicians running for office can have more than half of their previously taxed income coming from the same profession as other candidates. There is a huge untapped well of excellent leadership of people who are not lawyers.

I admit my bias, but this seems a strange suggestion in an election year when none of the party leaders are lawyers.

I also note that, frankly, lawyers have an undeniable familiarity with legislation, rhetoric, and advocacy that makes them a natural fit for politics (for better or worse.)