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If the writer truly feels similarly about many of the ills of American society" as does Mr. Nader, then she should not be maligning him but supporting his valiant effort to change the corrupt nature of American presidential politics.
Instead of being mocked and scorned, Ralph Nader should be admired for what he is: an average citizen fighting to change the world for the better.
What Ms. Byrne-Diakun obviously fails to realize is that voting for "the lesser of two evils" is still voting for evil (paraphrased from a quotation of Mr. Nader himself).
If a person feels that neither John McCain nor Barack Obama will make a suitable president, then voting for one of them based solely on his place in partisan politics is foolish and irresponsible.
When neither of the two main political candidates is satisfactory, it is up to us, the voters, to look elsewhere for someone worthy of the office of president.
If you're looking for
Blame the thousands of registered Democrats who can't be bothered to vote. Blame the Democratic National Committee for nominating candidates who are unable to garner enough
But don't blame Ralph Nader for doing his duty as
I will be voting for Ralph Nader this November because I don't want to waste my vote.
Monica Johnson
Spotsylvania