Reply #1: A Hopeful Notion.

[neoblues]

Still, so long as the position is subject to political manipulation either owing to being an elected office or by means of appointment by the majority, we'll still see it being used for anti-Democratic purposes. I don't have an alternative to offer, but just because we have some heroes seeking to win the secretary of state posts doesn't mean the problem is fixed. Heavy regulations to ensure honesty regardless of the Secretaries which overrides their authorities must be developed, made into law and enforced. With the corruption of the courts and partisan state legislatures (not to mention potential partisan effects on law enforcement) such regulations are unlikely--and then there's the problem of the the Federal/Congressional intervention which was a wolf in sheep's clothing, supposed to help reduce corruption while ensuring it was more easily accomplished.

We have serious problems, precious little time and too few people are either fully informed or even believe there is a problem. It doesn't look good.