Mitchell Said:

How can I get promoted to Corporel in Air Cadets?

We Answered:

Promotion, even in the Cadet Forces is dependent on ability and requirement. Even if you are an outstanding Cadet in all respects, if you are a member of a small squadron you do not have as much chance of promotion as someone with similar ability in a large squadron. Talk to your CO and ask what your chances are of being promoted, you may find you stand a better chance at a larger squadron. As far as joining the RAF is concerned I think you have misunderstood the recruiting office. Your chances of becoming an Officer have no bearing on your rank within the ATC. Firstly you have to pass all the aptitude tests after gaining the required education qualifications. Your CO will be contacted about your Cadet achievements, but at the end of the day, it will be up to you to impress the board. Best of luck.

Lucille Said:

Should political office be a service to the people or a career?

We Answered:

One of the better and most relevant questions to this Country. I am surprised to even see this.

Excellent question and let me comment.

That is how it was back in the day (founding fathers). Politicans back then (US Congress mainly as that is where most of the important ones are) - they were volunteer jobs with very little contributions, bribes as they were VOLUNTEERS giving back to their respective areas that they represented and their constituents in that area. It was the CULTURE back then. That means they would turn over in their graves if they knew of the lobbyists, career attorneys/lawyers as politicans, bribes, etc. to the extent that it goes on today.

The US Constitution does not specifically state that members of the US Congress are volunteers just giving back but since it was the culture at the time - it was understood and could be argued that is what the Constitution meant.

Americans have suffered so much from what is going on presently (became bad during the World War II time period) - paid and bought for career lawyer politicans. I could repeat this a hundred times. Americans have suffered so much from what is going on presently - paid and bought for career lawyer politicans. Americans have suffered so much from what is going on presently - paid and bought for career lawyer politicans.

Excellent question and I have often thought in the back of my mind what would be the solution but the problem is - THE FOXES ARE GUARDING THE HENHOUSE.

So - I would be in favor of legislation that would make all political jobs volunteer but I am sure the US Congress would not go for that one. lol!

Thanks for the excellent and insightful question.