The main purpose of any good constitution is to make it possible for the finest type of people to be drafted into the service of their country; it is the duty of these people to provide their countrymen with an efficient and progressive government. As opposed to this, we are all too familiar with the British colonial system of governing which gave prominence to administrators pledged to carry out a policy dedicated to the interests of the foreign ruler. Consequently, those men trained under British administrators are hardly likely to be chosen by the people’s wish to represent their needs and desires in the new government. Where then are we to turn for the well-qualified and experienced electorate needed for the operation of a successful democracy? Until the mass of the people become better educated, from what body of men are we to draw our administrators? It is my opinion that we should face our deficienc[unclear] honestly, recognize our temporary lack of qualified leadership among the people, and frame our constitution in such a way as to utilize the services of those of our countrymen who are leaders by birth and training, and at the same time protect the people against self-interested, power-grabbing political upstarts.
