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What troubles me is not that movie stars run for office, but that they find it easy to get elected. It should be difficu
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"What troubles me is not that movie stars run for office, but that they find it easy to get elected. It should be difficult. It should be difficult for millionaires, too"

- Shana Alexander

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Shana Alexander's quote speaks to the idea that it should be difficult for anyone to get elected to workplace, regardless of their popularity or wealth. She is bothered by the fact that film stars, who may not have the necessary qualifications or experience, can quickly get chosen. She thinks that it ought to be tough for anybody to get chosen, consisting of millionaires. This recommends that she believes that cash and popularity should not be the choosing consider who is chosen to workplace. Rather, she believes that credentials, experience, and a dedication to public service should be the primary requirements for getting chosen. Alexander's quote talks to the concept that the electoral procedure ought to be fair and available to all, no matter their wealth or popularity.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Shana Alexander between October 6, 1925 and June 23, 2005. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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