Elected=Corrupt? Well, this elected official should know . . .

I thought this comment from Sen. Doug Jackson was rich--classic demagoguery, in this report ("Resolution to elect constitutional officers clears judiciary panel") about a Senate bill which would allow voters to decide whether to amend the Constitution to require election of a number of state officials:

"Sen. Doug Jackson (D-Dickson) said he thought Kurita’s bill would bring more politics into the constitutional officer positions and cause more “millionaires” to be elected.

“We’re opening the opportunity for corruption further in state government,” Jackson said. "

We probably would be wise to take his word on the matter . . . of course, he apparently believes the current system is ideal.