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[questor]

Reason. your quote:
'' I am not here to tell you that we are all wired the same. What I have been arguing against is 1) That there is scientific evidence that can substantiate the claim that there are inherent genetic propensities toward political persuasion; 2) That there is any scientific evidence to support the idea that people that have a tendency to favor a particular hemisphere are better suited to government leadership positions, or to the contrary, less suited; and 3) That we as a society should entertain the idea of segregating the population by their brain orientation with the goal of steering them toward some particular career path.''
My answers:
1. I have never said there is scientific evidence substantiating my theory. I have said that current research points in that direction. It will not be proved/
disproved until proper resarch is done.
2. In reading the published descriptions of hemispheric differences, you can decide for yourself which qualities are best for leadership.
3.I have never said a word about segregating the population by brain orientation or steering people against their will. You are misrepresenting and misunderstanding my words. Career aptitude tests have been in use for decades. Large businesses spend thousands of dollars engaging the services
of psychologists and professionals to suit an applicant to the job. What is wrong with hiring the best person for the job? The same holds true for politicians--we in effect hire a president for our country knowing very little about him. Does this make sense?