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We found this old matchbook in our kitchen. It's for a coroner's election. The Democrat candidate is on one side and the Republican candidate is on the other. (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Coroner doesn't really require much skill. It's basically an administrative position. The medical examiner is the one who needs medical experience.

(It still shouldn't be an elected position though.)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Idk, I've had to deal with coronial inquiries and I can't imagine what it would be like if the Coroner was just some random person instead of, well, an actual coroner.

It seems like electing your neighbour the lawnmower guy to run your divorce court instead of letting a judge do it.