Rock, Paper, Scissors..OK pick a Pope!

By Alison Royer

This can't be right….

"Egypt's Coptic Christians will learn who is to be their new leader after a blindfolded altar boy, believed to be directed by God, chooses one of three names out of a box."

Whaaaaa?  That's basically Rock, Paper, Scissors.  We're using Rock, Paper, Scissors to elect people now?  Sounds like a solid plan.

"Strict measures are taken to ensure there is no foul play during the entire process, before a large congregation and televised. The three pieces of paper are all the same size, tied up the same way and placed in the box."

Oh good.  See for a second there, I thought maybe you weren't taking this seriously.

"Amid increased fears about the community's future after Mubarak's overthrow, the new pope will be its main contact with Egypt's first Islamist president, Mohamed Morsi."

Right so, to me, it seems like we'd really want to get a handle on who that pope was gonna be right?  Like maybe there could be some sort of voting process?

"blindfolded altar boy"

Uh huh…  I just wonder if perhaps we should try to really just spend the time reviewing each candidate and seeing who's best for…

"pick name out of box"

Sure and I totally understand that this box strategy is important to you and all, I just wonder if it wouldn't be better…

"The three pieces of paper are all the same size."

OHHH!  I didn't get that the first time.  Now THAT sounds like a fair and reasonable election.  Hooray for Egypt!