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Author of The End of Faith, The Moral Landscape, Waking Up, and other bestselling books published in over 20 languages. Host of the Waking Up podcast.

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    Sam Harris‏Verified account @SamHarrisOrg 9 Jun 2013

    We can't idiot-proof the U.S. Presidency. That's why it's important to elect smart, ethical people to the office.

    10:07 AM - 9 Jun 2013
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      2. jim parkey‏ @jimparkey 9 Jun 2013
        Replying to @SamHarrisOrg

        @SamHarrisOrg Youre missing point. Programs invading privacy shouldnt be hidden. Open debate is good-as is security, even at cost of privacy

        1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
      3. Sam Harris‏Verified account @SamHarrisOrg 9 Jun 2013
        Replying to @jimparkey

        @jimparkey So the government should publicly discuss all its security measures? No strategic or tactical need for secrecy?

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      2. Firecloud‏ @JohnnyFirecloud 9 Jun 2013
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        @SamHarrisOrg smart, ethical people have no interest in being a puppet figurehead.

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      1. Gene Healy‏ @GeneHealy 9 Jun 2013
        Replying to @SamHarrisOrg

        @SamHarrisOrg the idea that our system can reliably elevate such people is on par with the idea that the Earth is < 10,000 years old.

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      2. Mark Jaquith‏ @markjaquith 9 Jun 2013
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        @SamHarrisOrg It’s less about preventing idiocy, and more about instituting checks and balances so that corruption is detected, stopped.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. Derek Suboticki‏ @InsiderSubo 9 Jun 2013
        Replying to @markjaquith

        @markjaquith @SamHarrisOrg Are the other two branches of government insufficient checks now?

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      4. Mark Jaquith‏ @markjaquith 9 Jun 2013
        Replying to @InsiderSubo

        @UntetheredSubo @SamHarrisOrg They kind of are, yeah. At least currently.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/06/books/06book.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 …

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      5. Derek Suboticki‏ @InsiderSubo 9 Jun 2013
        Replying to @markjaquith

        @markjaquith @SamHarrisOrg But it was Congress (and, eventually, elections for President) that checked that power. We don't torture now.

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      1. Real Secret Agent Jason Vines‏ @Jasonian84 9 Jun 2013
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        .@SamHarrisOrg smart, ethical people aren't attracted to wielding power over others

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      1. Phil Burkhill‏ @philyburkhill 9 Jun 2013
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        @SamHarrisOrg You mean like Obama? Oh wait, but I think you like him cause he bombs little kids?

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      1. Will.i.aint‏ @Watchmakermaker 9 Jun 2013
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        @SamHarrisOrg don’t forget godly

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      2.  🎃 Big Poppa Pumpkin  🎃‏ @CRSvanX 9 Jun 2013
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        @samharrisorg Likewise you can't idiot proof voters.

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      2. Existence philosophy‏ @Sorlaize 15 Jun 2013
        Replying to @SamHarrisOrg

        @SamHarrisOrg You do know this has a broader context, don't you? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjM59MX7V4 … You don't have a Ron Paul media blackout for nothing

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      3. Existence philosophy‏ @Sorlaize 15 Jun 2013
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        @SamHarrisOrg A better link is the comment in the video that skips ahead

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      1. Richard Challinor is an exotic spresm‏ @Frohicky 9 Jun 2013
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        @SamHarrisOrg Even Gandalf cannot wield the ring of power.

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      1. Maestro‏ @M4357R0 9 Jun 2013
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        @SamHarrisOrg Now if only smart, ethical people would run for office.

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