Two simple but effective changes could dramatically alter the landscape. As a
condition for the granting of a public license for their broadcast frequency and
cable access, all television and cable networks would be required to donate free
air time for any candidate that could qualify for a double digit result in the
electorate. The low threshold for third party candidates is crucial to garner
public support. It may be one of the few ways to wake these sleepy citizens from
their slumber. The second reform would be that only contributions from
registered voters within a candidate's district would be legal to use. The
elimination of all PAC, corporate, union and lobbyist assistance, in whatever
and all forms, is a major source of the endless spiral. Groups would be able to
advocate ideas and policies, just not endorsements of candidates or parties. It
is time for the voter to consider which candidate holds a particular position,
and the free media air time would allow for that message to be broadcast.
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