I just sent this e-mail to ABC's Peter Jennings and NightLine in response to ABC's decision to cut off coverage of the Kucinich, Sharpton, and Mosley-Braun campaigns.
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Hi,
I'm writing to say I'm disturbed by ABC's decision to cut off its coverage of the Kucinich, Sharpton, and Mosley-Braun campaigns. Without a single vote being cast, ABC is deciding whose message should get to voters. This is wrong.
The choice of these three is especially problematic, as in my view, they have put forth some of the best positions on the issues of any of the candidates. Their contributions to the debates keep the other candidates honest and force them to deal seriously with the issues.
You would be better off cutting Lieberman, Gephart, and Kerry. They've had their chance in politics and blown it. Whether ABC is aware of it or not, the Democrats in this country are fed up with these Republicrats that are indistinguishable from their opposition. How many Americans bought Al Franken's or Michael Moore's recent books? Millions. Do you think those people are voting for these idiots that voted for this disastrous war? Hell no.
It is my current intention to vote for Kucinich if he is still running at the time of the California primary. I know many others who intend to do the same. And my favorite comment by any candidate in a debate thus far comes from Ms. Mosley-Braun. While detailing the wage disparity facing women vs. men, especially black and latina women, she pointed out that latinas are paid 56 cents on the dollar compared to men. Then she said, "And you can't buy a dollar loaf of bread for 56 cents." Damn right.
Let the people decide, not ABC. Once several state primaries pass, some candidates will drop out on their own. But before populous states like New York and California have their primaries, it is simply wrong for ABC to decide who voters will be enabled to learn about.
I look forward to your announcement changing this unfair policy.
Brian W. Carver
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