WOTC - Senior positions in government

I asked this question in the Wisdom of the Crowd:

Should we appoint top scholars to senior positions in government?

Here are the responses: (54 Votes)

59 % - They do not understand the real issues facing the people.
35 % - They look after their self interest.
6 % - It is a meritocratic system.
0 % - They are the most capable in running the country.

See the pie chart at: 
http://www.wisdomofthecrowd.sg/chart.aspx?ID=790