<The real qualifications that matter to me are honesty, common sense, and a true sense of loyalty to the company (and the shareholders as a result>
I acknowledge that those are qualities that one would want in any candidate as part of his/her qualifications.
If those are sufficient for you, that is fine. But can you understand some folks wanting a bit more? Heck I fill those minimal requirements, but I assure you I'm not BoD material. And my wanting the spot would not change that fact.
Opty