In defense of my position I offer,
Shek again
oes that statement, if true, not raise the questions of "How motivated were they?" or "What were their
real motivations in seeking a commission?"
It also highlights the Author's real issue -- talent as opposed to numbers; talent as opposed to better assignments. Thus my comments about selecting truly motivated folks and shortfalls being preferable to overages.
Further, that last quote from
Shek illustrates what I (and lots of others) have long contended -- the system is entirely too competitive. It should not be based on competitiveness but rather on competence. It is not
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