Letters to Editors II

I had the following letter printed in The Independent, a weekly newspaper that covers the tri-county area in the East Mountains and Estancia Valley:

Is third party vote wasted?

"If you were in prison and had a 50% chance of lethal injection, a 45% chance of the electric chair and a 5% chance of escape, would you choose lethal injection only because it's the most likely outcome?"

This is how Libertarian candidate Michael Badnarik responds to the "wasted vote" criticism of third parties and he has a point. Too often people feel they have to vote for one one of the two major candidates while admitting that they really don't want either one of them as President.

This election, I challenge everyone to vote for the one candidate that best represents you across all issues. I urge you to look at all the third party candidates on the ballot in New Mexico and learn what they represent. You will find, in most cases, that there IS someone who better represents you than the Republicans or Democrats.

KNME will be airing "Crashing The Parties 2004" on October 17th at 2 p.m. The PBS prime time documentary "...gives voters a behind-the-scenes look at third party campaigns and conventions in the 2004 presidential race, showcasing the serious political alternatives to the Democrats and Republicans. The one-hour program focuses on four major third party/independent bids: Libertarian Party (Michael Badnarik), Green Party (David Cobb), Constitution Party (Michael Peroutka) and Ralph Nader. In addition, other candidates' bids for their party's nomination are featured, such as Libertarians Gary Nolan and Aaron Russo."

For the first time, really make your vote count, embrace your Rights, Freedom and Liberty. Vote for a third party.

The Alibi didn't print the letter after calling me to confirm.