The Verdict is in…..

California voters will soon demand access to the medical records of all potential elected officials and those seeking re-election prior to casting their votes at the polls. You ask why….well, Friday in a San Francisco Court Room, an attorney made it clear that unknown medical conditions of our elected officials can result in criminal activity.

Speculation is sure to grow in the coming weeks and months whether Ms. Hayashi is alone in her medical condition, as what we have seen out of Alameda County in the past two to three decades might lead a large portion of Alameda County to question the medical stability and judgment of their elected officials.

It appears safe to say that Ms. Hayashi’s political career is seemingly over. The No Contest plea for thief in conjunction with the revelation that a serious medical condition has impaired her judgment closes all elected public service doors. What levelheaded California resident would vote for a person who might steal from California and/or their residents without a word of remorse, then seek sympathy for their stupidity by claiming a medical condition that no one knew of, or is there evidence present the condition actually exists?

There appears little question a medical or personality disorder may exist of some sort, as her initial defense to the charges revolved around a “distracted shopper” theory. However, in court Friday that theory seemed to have gone the way of Ms. Hayashi’s overall judgment….and vanished!

Studies show most politicians have a higher degree of narcissism then the general population. This self-absorption results in a blurred view of the world around them, and hinders their ability to understand they are equals to those who have elected them to office. Therefore, when politicians break the law, as many of their constituents have in some form or another…from speeding tickets, DUI’s, thief, drugs and beyond, elected officials would probable score substantially more points with their constituents if they reflected the human aspect of their bad decisions (poor judgment)….that being accountability, remorse and the wisdom of the consequences.

When the voters of California start electing people who have the wisdom to accept their mistakes, own up to them, make right for them and learn from them, we the people of California may again be honored to be the State other State’s look up to….not the State for which many make the butt of their jokes….I feel confident Ms. Hayashi will make Lettermen’s top 10….just for starters.