Bill:

I found your message to be very on the point.

The media gravitates to high conflict situations, be it severe storms or political commentary. The political machines exploite this weakness by offering enticing sound bites irrespective of content.

There are serious issues in this election, but we have heard almost nothing substantial about them. The 'bandwidth' is clogged by irrelevant attacks and counter attacks- albeit exciting, but not very illuminating about the fundemental questions that should be under discussion.

Both major parties work from the same play book. It works for them, and we are the losers.

Regards,

Michael