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"In another city, these revelations might be grounds for disqualification. But Mathis is liked and defended by many of his peers, who cite his collegiality, lack of defensiveness and leadership as more important than his writing skills. Even Winfrey, his defeated rival for the presidency, declined to criticize his qualifications."

Nooooooooo comment! Well, maybe just a short one. He's defended by his peers for his collegiality, lack of defensiveness and leadership? For crying out loud, he's president of a metropolitan school board, not runner-up for Mr. America! His peers are sending the message: 'so what if your grades stink, there's no need to excel because you can become president of a school board just by being a mister nice guy.'

So what if he can't write. It's not like he's a teacher in a classroom. Oh, wait...

"Mathis has also worked as a substitute teacher in Detroit schools, which are ranked among the lowest-achieving metropolitan public school districts in the country. But he told the paper his story is about someone who has managed his limitations."

'Managed' his limitations? I think the proper wording here is 'hidden' his limitations. Wonder if Mathis supports homeschooling and vouchers?  

The flip side to this is Mathis himself, would probably make a great homeschooling parent. He'd be forced to make more of an effort to find a suitable English instructor for is own child and he could learn good writing skills along side his youngster.

'Nuff said.