November 2, 2004 - U.S. Election Day

try not to participate in mass emails on politics, mostly because I still believe that voting is a personal and private decision, and because it is not good for my blood pressure. However, this election gives reason for concern. The list of recipients for this email is small. It contains only people with whom I have had reasonable conversations about the system, and who have the intellectual strength to consider something different.

Consider a 3rd party - don't waste your vote supporting our either/or system of government. Stand up and tell the politicians you are tired of living in a bi-polar political world. The US is one of the only industrialized democracies in the world without a viable multi-party government and look where it gets us - focused on personality bashing and inter-party war mongering.

Make the focus in Washington on coalition and cooperation between members, not on Whips and Leaders and party line votes.

Consider an alternative party. Start with the Libertarians, you may find that they represent you better than either of the majors. For a list of all candidates - click here.

Good luck and God help us.

Alex