Are you in favor that celebrities be banned in running for public office?

Question

Just asking..because i need an answer for our debate..I belong in Affirmative side which means that we are in favor to this..

Answer 1

This would be one amendment that I would consider. I know how gullible the American people are and they believe mainstream media, thats scary. So imo banning these types would help people see and hear the issues rather than a well known face that will sure to get votes just on that merit alone. Since everyone can vote regardless of their IQ , an avid TV viewer (which America has too many of already) would be voting on the wrong reason diluting the chance of a worthy candidate.
Thats sounds oxymoron, for is there a worthy candidate? I used to think no, I was voting on the lesser of two evils. I was told to really look at ron paul and ever since I have passion like never before, unbelievable man of integrity with a message and plan to impliment that will empower..

Answer 2

No. They are just people who are more well-known for something they have done publicly. Should you be banned from a school election because you starred in a school play or organised a group to visit nursing homes?

I know that you are thinking in terms of people in show business, actors, actresses, singers, musicians and the like. No matter how shallow and wrong headed as they may be, they are still people who should have the same rights as anyone else. Any banning would be against all the principles of freedom and democracy. Another problem would be in defining "celebrity", just how many people would have to know a persons name or face before they become a celebrity and wouldn't that include politicians? Do we want to be governed by faceless unknowns?

The Affirmative side could argue that all political offices should be filled by random chance and that all identities should be kept secret out of fear of reprisal in case they don't do well. You could say celebrities are too ego-centric, think they are too important and that only their opinions count.

I hope you get a good grade for the debate, but yours is the losing side in real life.

Answer 3

Political jobs and public office jobs should remain open to all comers. In a democracy, you cannot restrict the holding of public office [political] to just a select few. Unless getting elected is open to all, then democracy dies.

I'm opposed to any restriction in a democracy which makes it difficult or impossible for any person of any race, colour or background to seek election.

Of the people, for the people and by the people etc. Yes, and even Peanut Farmers - Jimmy Carter [President] still my fave and still out there being annoying to some but bringing hope to others.

Go Jimmy go!

Answer 4

It's an interesting point because almost everyday we hear the media's interpretation of the public adulation of celebrity. One example is a poll suggesting that the (then) 12 year Prince William would make a better King than his father. I think the problem lie more in the intellect of the electorate.

Answer 5

Celebrities must not be banned from running for public office because some are qualified to serve as public servants even better than the traditional politicians.

Answer 6

Any citizen who meets the requirements necessary to run for an office has the right to run. These requirements may include but are not limited to age, location, law degree (if running for judge), no criminal felonies, and having the public support you. The only person who cannot run for President or Vice President is someone that is not a native born American. The Govenator cannot run.

Answer 7

That is a tough side to defend in my opinion. I am definitely not in favor of this. Why should we punish someone just because they found a way to be famous? Yeah one could argue that people like Paris Hilton should not be in charge of any important decisions for anybody but any celebrity who is that dumb anyway will not think about running for office so it takes care of itself.

Answer 8

I cannot see what this bunch of air heads have to offer anyone on this. Just because they are actors, famous for being famous etc, does not give them any more qualifications for public office than Joe Bloggs. Maybe Joe Bloggs reads a bit more than the celeb gossip pages. Celebs are pointless.

Answer 9

That is against the consitituion and Anti-American. I feel sorry for you that your teacher put you in a position that is impossible to debate on the affirmative side.

Answer 10

just to balance your argument i would have to say that i am against it on the grounds that

people will then vote more for personality rather than policies

and celebs by their very nature have plenty of stage presence

also just because someone looks good when the media approach them doesn't necessarily mean they know what they are doing when it comes to our economy or running the country