Reply #91: It's okay if you don't want to answer but my question is valid and pertinent.

[AnArmyVeteran]

I could use a lot of real life examples like liar-verses-gangster, crook-versus-corporate whore, etc... The point is, and you're trying to avoid it, is we only get to vote for candidates given to us by those with deep pockets. That system is corrupt and until WE fix it we will continue to be ignored by those in power. I believe in system where people are representated, not one where only the powerful, the rich and corporations have representation.

NOTA is a valid way to stack the political deck more in OUR favor instead of the wealthy. I can't understand anyone supporting the status quo of money tainted elections. I've proposed other ideas too, like having publicly financed elections, preventing anyone from donating to any candidate they can't vote for and forcing networks to air all debates during primetime television. They are the peoples' airwaves. not the corporations.

If we continue to do nothing our country is doomed. I don't think anyone read my entire OP or they would easily understand what I said. Instead people are just picking one word or one phrase and commenting on it, some even going on extreme tangents. The bottom line is we will not remain a free people as long as more and more money is allowed to corrupt virtually every election. I am tired of being forced to choose between whore #1 and whore #2. Sadly, a highly qualified, intelligent and honest person who refuses to sell out to get the millions needed to win an election will rarely, if ever, get elected.