An OA Twist on Politics–Accountability

In our wonderful country, we the people are in charge…right? So, if all of us are sick and tired of the negative political ads, then can’t we change it. It seems to me we can simplify the process. Candidates are all screened prior to be presented to the public. Any one with tax issues, legal problems is eliminated. Just some simple basic rules..must be legal citizen, must not have a criminal record, etc.
Then, each candidate must fill out an identical form which asks where they stand on all appropriate issues. It is put in writing, no media interviews, where any human’s nerves can get the best of them and the media can turn it around. Just simple statements on issues. So we as the voters can understand what the candidate stands for and how the candidate would vote if elected. Here is the last requirement…the candidate is NOT ALLOWED to comment about the other candidate. PERIOD!
Each candidate can only talk about what they stand for and not tearing a part another candidate. Then WE choose who we believe is aligned with our own stand on certain issues.
I also personally think a candidate shouldn’t have to “fit” into a certain party but be able to just stand on the issues without the label of republican or democrat. Seems simple to me. Then the millions of dollars wasted on negative advertising can go toward paying off the government debt.

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