Did you notice the very first comment on the article (out of 10,097 comments) in the "you decide" section? Sounds like a professional to me:
"The senator’s attitude reveals a great deal with respect to her own psychopathology. While she may have worked hard to obtain the title (using a great deal of her husband’s money), she did not earn the title. “Ma’am” is a show of respect, as is “sir.” She is more interested in being addressed in a manner which seemingly elevates her above the more common people, over whom she exercises a great deal of power (as is her undeniable right, in her own mind). A title, therefore, is most important to use in order to feed her narcissism. Failure to acknowledge her self-perceived superiority is taken as a personal affront. It matters not whether the title has been earned. The title of “Senator” is much like an honorary degree – one may work hard to reach the point at which such a degree is bestowed, as the title of “Senator” was bestowed by the voters in California. It is not, however, a title for which one must complete any specific professional requirements or course of study. “General” on the other hand, is a very hard-earned title. Notably, the general’s subordinates respectfully refer to him as “sir.” Of course, the general may not be a rather profound narcissist, but an individual who has dedicated his life to serving his country and fellow citizens. We don’t know about the general’s own personality quirks or even, perhaps, huge gaping deficiencies, but we certainly do know about those of the senator."