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Joe Didn't Make the Cut

To the Editor:

When I got The Chief Oct. 28, I happened to see your Plumber eligibles list on page 2. Of course, I expected the Ultimate All-Star Plumber, "Joe-the-Plumber," to be Numero Uno on the list. To my amazement, this blue-collar Renaissance Man, this plumber-turned-foreign-affairs-advisor-to-McCain, was not on the list.

I know he's not a licensed plumber and he's not from New York, but according to John McCain this guy can do it all — he was with McCain on the campaign trail, giving advice on the security of America, on the security of Israel, and a variety of other issues on which he apparently has special expertise. He said he was scared for America if Obama became President. With his heavy political schedule, I'd be scared for my plumbing if this Joe were turned loose in my kitchen or bathroom.

Joe reminds me of the garbage man in the comic strip, Dilbert. He gives Dilbert and other engineers advice on philosophy, psychology, business, etc., while he's picking up their garbage. Talk about a multi-tasker! Like Joe-the-Plumber, he has innate knowledge about everything, but would never give up that blue-collar job he loves so much.

MICHAEL J. GORMAN Editor's note: The writer is a retired NYPD Lieutenant and an attorney.