it really is a stupid procedure...a very good m.s. can make a hopeless elder...and usually he knows it...but he carries on doing what he is hopeless at because of the stigma of being removed or the guilt of stepping down or the trauma associated with coming off and having to then requalify for the 'lower' position..in the meantime he continues to struggle doing something he is clearly unqualified for...and ultimately becomes frustrated and either gives in or does so much damage he is removed anyway.
of course allowing a duff elder to simply drop down to being a good m.s. again will never be considered because all appointments are made by holy spirit, dontcha know...and it couldnt possibly have got it wrong
talk about ya being promoted to your level of imcompetence...
the irony etc...