2016 Presidential Election, By T.S. Khanna, October 16, 2016

Foundation For Better Government,

2016 Presidential Debate

By T.S. Khanna, October 16, 2016.

If elections are the heart of democracy, American democracy is on life support.  The two candidates, Clinton and Trump, seem to be solely running on the issues of personal character: one is accused of public offenses (official E-mails), the other of personal offenses (violation of women, ten to thirty years ago).

It is like the accusers giving the candidates a mud bath during the drought when all mud may not be washed off due to the water shortage.  In their case, it is the time shortage       ( only three weeks till election) to clear off the accusations.

In most elections, some may vote for the candidate they like, but most people vote for the candidate whose opponent they dislike, or for the candidate whom they dislike less.  In this election, a large number of voters are facing a dilemma: under equal opportunity, they equally dislike both the candidates for their personal character.

Leaving aside their persona, it is about time to evaluate the policies they propagate on national issues.  The voters deserve to know the policy differences and their pros and cons re the issues:              (a) Security, (b) Defense, (c) Foreign Affairs, (d) Economy, (e) Immigration, and, (f) Law and Order.

During the short time left till election, the candidates and the media are urged to focus their attention on the national issues of significance to enlighten the voters for their best judgment.