Robert in the Bronx writes:

> I'm afraid that doing following the above desideratum exactingly and in
> meaningful degree would require broadcasting stations to devote such a
> large fraction of their time to politics as to make viewers and 
> advertisers
> very upset.

So, perhaps we should think about setting up an entire network devoted to 
our most important right as Americans (our right to vote). The Electorate's 
Channel could be broadcasted on a standard UHF or VHF channel. This 'public 
service' could be administered by local/regional/national volunteers, 
academic leaders and students. It wouldn't need to be on-the-air year 
around, only during primary and general elections.

The bottom line for me is this; What we currently have is corrupt and 
doesn't work. We cannot rely on the problem (two party system) reforming 
itself. As Americans we must put our heads together and come up with a 
process that is administered fairly without bias or discrimination. All 
voices should be heard in a true democratic electoral system.

Who gets into the debates? Perhaps anyone who pulls 5% or better from the 
primary election. Commissions are mere puppets for the status quo. The FCC, 
FEC and, Presidential Debate Commissions need to be accountable to the 
public at large.

Steven Thompson
Ford, WA 


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