Election

They have had an election in Finland in order to appoint a head of state. This is because Finland is a republic. The people do not just elect the parliament, but the head of state as well. I think this is unnecessary. It is as if a pack of dogs or wolves would elect an alpha bitch, when everybody knows that the alpha bitch gets her power without the need for an election. Electing the head of state seems like a poor alternative to letting the position of head of state be inherited, like we do in countries like Sweden and Japan. Nevertheless, I hope the Finns are happy.