We regularly hear civic leaders and elected officials say that there should be more women in government, more blacks in government, more Hispanics in government. Saying there should be more whites in government may be misguided, but it's no more or less bigoted than any of those other statements.

What there should be is less tokenism in government. I'm interested in candidates' qualifications and positions on the issues. I have no interest at all in their gender, color, religious faith, or other personal distinctions. I wouldn't select or deselect candidates on that basis when hiring in the private sector. Why should I do so as a voter?