Sure, but — again — compared to what? Let’s say, because it’s true, that I like the way you put it there: “contribute not only economically, but have demonstrated respect for the rule of law.” And then a someone comes along who says “contribute not only economically, but have demonstrated respect for this nation’s culture and rule of law”. And I say, well, I like two of those, but I’m raising an eyebrow at the bit about culture; maybe I’ll vote against that guy…
…but if he’s running against someone who says, oh, hey, I disagree about culture, and about contributing economically, and about the rule of law, then I’m raising multiple eyebrows at that guy. Dangit, I’d say to myself with a sigh, I sure wish either of these candidates only signed on for the two criteria I like; but if I’m choosing between these guys? Okay, looks like one of them agrees with me on five other issues, but disagrees with me on three…