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Ybarra disqualifies herself

Let me make this plain: I have no substantive issue with Sherri Ybarra’s educational or professional credentials. According to The Spokesman-Review’s Oct. 23 article, “Confusion over degree Ybarra’s latest misstep,” she meets the current requirements set by the state of Idaho for the office.

What I do take offense to, and what should immediately disqualify her for the position in the minds of Idaho voters, is the stupidity and political naivete evidenced by the misstatements and disingenuousness that have surfaced during her campaign. Did she, or her campaign management, seriously think no one was going to notice this stuff?

The citizens of Idaho deserve a superintendent who evidences a competency of judgment that makes him or her at least appear worthy of what is, after all, a public office.

Scotty Davis

Spangle

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