Re: Sept. 17 Perspective article.
I am as frustrated as anyone by Washington gridlock. While three or more strong parties might someday break this gridlock, now is not the time to vote for a third-party candidate who has no chance of winning.
In 2000, Ralph Nader ran as a third-party candidate. While he was a worthy candidate, he had no chance of winning. He diverted 2.8 million votes from the other candidates, and in the crucial state of Florida, he received 97,000 votes.
If Nader had not run, it is likely our country could have avoided the war in Iraq and the financial collapse of 2007-08. I urge all voters to think carefully about the consequences of your vote. There is too much at stake not to vote or to vote out of frustration.The results could be devastating for our country.
Mary Martin, Lakewood
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