You have answered, in part, some of the questions asked. As far as the detention center inmates spreading germs, who really cares?! If they paid court ordered child support most would not be in there. And your quote "it is not being wise to value work experience over the candidate's platform"
A platform is your opinion on issues. Why should I believe in your opinions when you have no experience/education to back your beliefs? I can hang a shingle up and open a tax service. Would you want me doing your taxes without a certification stating I was qualified? But, if I had twenty years preparing taxes that might override certification, right?? Sorry, no education, no experience, no vote. You will find this to be the majority of most opinions.