Given that the Inner City birth of Dr. Ben is trumpeted as qualification for the position, I would simply ask, "What has he done lately?" Better yet, has he been there lately? A further question could be asked about his affiliation with Black congregations of the SDA church, even occasionally, as a supportive, visible, inspiring, role model. He will probably get the post but I do not expect much, given the out of touch attitude toward the inner city of our President Elect who may nominate him.

I agree with the earlier comment that he would be better as Health and Human Services Secretary given his stellar medical credentials. Seems to me Dr. Ben is being nominated for the post simply because he is Black and came out of the inner city a "thousand" years ago.

Seems Dr. Ben adjusted his Adventism to run in the first place and adjusted his position to accept a post in the new administration, maybe he will adjust his attitude toward the inner city and do well. Pray church!