Character

Are we judging the wrong things?

You cant judge a book by it's cover.  That is a very true statement in my eyes.  Many Americans believe that looks are of number one importance.  That is what we are taught by the media even in our early years of life.

Judging people based on looks and not who they are as a person can greatly effect them, and also us.  Imagine if Abraham Lincoln wasnt elected to office just because he wasnt good looking.   He led the country through the civil war and ended slavery.  I believe he is one of the best presidents the United States has ever had.  Imagine if slavery was still around today. It would be possible if President Abraham Lincoln was never in office.

The visual attraction of candidates is of great importance now days all over the world.  Nobody seems to want an ugly president or congress person.  Back before television looks didn't matter as much because you never really saw them anyway, you only heard them on the radio.  So back then the way they spoke was of more importance.  So it changes over the years, so I'm just wondering...what will judge them on next?