"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:

Eeyore wrote:

Because the 'Average Joe' can't be relied upon to do sensible things, I
regret that occasionally the state does need to provide some incentives.

Yes, it seems a little 'nannying' may be in order.

I don't mind 'nannying' from an intelligent nanny who understands the
issues and makes a sensible rule. Sadly this exempts every politician and
civil servant.

Every ? Merely most surely ?

I think both groups should have to pass a competency / intellectual capacity
exam before holding high office for sure.

Graham