CATO Policy Report (November/December 2003) notes that two of its analysts disagree with Sen. John McCain's view that broadcasters should provide free time to candidates. Not only do the analysts "question the conventional wisdom" that rising campaign expenditures and negative ads are evil, but - get this - "they contend that the nonparticipation of many Americans in the electoral process is a choice that should be respected."
Yes, you read it right. It would be disrespectful to ask them why they're staying home.
Wonderful. CATO analysts - subsidized by corporate America - don't even wonder if people aren't voting because corporate America calls the shots for both parties.
Perhaps they also think it's best that we leave elections to the elite.
Laughter is good for the soul, isn't it?
Posted by Arthur Alpert at December 17, 2003 02:48 PM