The 2008 presidential debates need to be opened up to more candidates than just from the two major parties. If this happened, Americans would be able to vote for a candidate who really represented their beliefs, not just the one who loosely stood for something they believe in.
If the debates were open, many conservative voters would see that Bob Barr of the Libertarian Party really represented them, not the neo-conservative Republican Party that seems to be focused on expanding government and spending as much as possible. Heck, it’s looking like President Bush may end up being the most socialist president we’ve ever had.
Also, many liberal voters who support Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama would see that independent candidate Ralph Nader is really the only candidate who promises comprehensive health care for all, a real living wage and an immediate withdrawal from Iraq.
America needs to wake up and realize that there are more than just two candidates, and limiting ourselves to just two corporate-run parties is slowly destroying our political system.
David Switzer
hospitality business junior
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