Honesty in Washington it wouldn't work.
A truly honest group of men governing a dishonest majority of people would soon be crucified.
It would be better to have a honest a vigilant people watching over the governing group like a hawk regardless of their honesty.
Alan West looks to be a straight arrow if you review his accomplishment, and record. I can't say whether or not he be a good top dog or not. No matter what most would have us believe there is no real life experience to totally prepare one for that position or gauge their ability to do it well except the job it's self.
I don't take much from a mans detractors if his record is good especially if those detractors have a dog in the same fight.
Pat