WOTC - Scholars to lead the country

I asked this question in the Wisdom of the Crowd:

Is it advisable to rely on our scholars to lead the country?

Here are the responses: (82 Votes)

40 % - They tend to be self centered and selfish.
35 % - They cannot understand the lives of ordinary people.
18 % - They are elitist in their thinking.
6 % - They can balance intelligence with humility.
0 % - They are the most capable people in each cohort.

See the pie chart at: 
http://www.wisdomofthecrowd.sg/chart.aspx?ID=823