What you say is true. I've got to know a lot of good men and women (and bad ones) who all have somewhat displayed an affiliation of a Masonic lodge or fraternity/sorority. This is not to suggest that these are evil people per se, however I do find it absolutely abhorrent that these folks are considered for the state's highest held positions over some that us 'common folk' would be passed up for. In my opinion, it violates the nepotism clause in policy, but that's a different conversation, I suppose. But yes, unfortunately, even in this so-called 'free and open' society, being a Mason very much helps advance your career.
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