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[questor]

Your statement,
''If participants in this discussion intend to seriously explore possible neurological factors that influence political views and behavior, I suggest they avoid political specifics, such as examining and endorsing 2008 US presidential candidates''. I don't quite understand this statement. I would think that all citizens would like to understand whatever elements in a candidates neurological makeup make them more or less qualified for the job of president of the largest and wealthiest business in the world. Since we are locked in the struggle between socialists and conservatives, it should be of interest to voters which candidate holds the best credentials. That goes for the coming election or any other election. In my opinion, the debates are merely to see which candidate looks best on TV or is quickest with a zinger. I would bet that not one voter out of 10 could actually explain any candidate's
position on the 10 most important issues of the day.
As more research is done on neurological activity as it pertains to ability to think and act quickly and rationally, I think understanding ''wiring'' will become more important and perhaps even a test for a candidates suitability
for office. We have already been presented with one candidate's inability to think clearly under pressure.