What if Governor Paterson, prompted by the squalor of his Illinois colleague’s maneuverings, were to put aside mundane calculations and take full advantage of his theoretically unfettered freedom of choice? Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
Mr. Hertzberg's thoughtful opinion piece opens up new possibilities for Gov. Paterson to consider in deciding who goes to Washington to replace Hilary Clinton in the senate.
I'm with Thomas Jefferson in standing against family dynasties in politics and government; they dangerously give rise to the rule of a new pseudo-aristocracy and false royalty. I recommend Paterson appoint to the Senate some politically active and informed, brilliant philosopher of ethics who can help Obama and US rediscover our deepest and best moral bearings, since it may be our greatest need.
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