We have a democratic system to elect a team which can provide good governance. Isn't this one of the best methods to get the right people? Today all of us on this forum agree to the fact that Dr. Kalam is probably one of the most suitable person for the position, going by his unblemished track record. Aren't we being selfish in tying up such a valuable person in a job that will [as rightfully said by someone] does not serve any purpose other then being a rubber stamp of the government. It is true that a President's post is very respectable one. But in the current purview of things it does not serve any valuable purpose. Anyone with much less credentials can probably do most of what is required of the position.
In order to bring in revolution or a positive change, we will have to fall back upon the system created by the founding fathers of this nation. These systems are already there, unfortunately they have not delivered or the ones entrusted to implement them, have failed to do so. It is wrong to think that giving dictatorial powers to an individual will solve all the problems. It may absolve us of our responsibility to do something on our part for making a contribution for improvement.
Do you think that only a select few of us know exactly what is right for the country [in this case Dr. Kalam] and all the others who make there choices by casting there vote do not know anything? It's important that we rather make our bit of effort to make an improvement by educating others and by growing out of our narrow mindedness and selfishness and do whatever is the best for the country. We must make an effort to ensure that the system which has been made after so much thoughtfullness delivers instead of dumping an old one and adopting a new one. Presidential system has given "Bush" to the most powerful country of the world.
