Newspapers call on Worley to resign

The Mobile Press-Register and the Montgomery Advertiser have called on Secretary of State Nancy Worley to resign so that Republican Beth Chapman - who defeated Worley in the November 7 general election - can take office early.

Now, as y'all know, I'm no fan of Nancy Worley, but I don't see any reason why she should resign. Under our state constitution, the Secretary of State is elected to serve a four-year term. Even if Nancy Worley were the worst Secretary of State ever - which she very well may be - that doesn't take away her obligation to serve out her term; nor does it take away our obligation to honor the rules set by the constitution. If we get in the habit of demanding that elected officials resign simply because they are incompetent, our government wouldn't be able to function.

The voters spoke on November 7, and Nancy Worley will be leaving office soon enough - January 15, to be exact. Those calling for her resignation should exercise a little more patience.