[z3n]

"If the judge forces the debate commission to allow Bednarik and Nader and Peroutka into the debates, the commission will cancel the final debate."

That would be sad. Wouldn't it? If Bush and Kerry have nothing to fear from these "embarassment" candidates and parties, why would they throw out the debate? just to keep them from being heard? What?

[sinkspur]

If Bush and Kerry have nothing to fear from these "embarassment" candidates and parties, why would they throw out the debate? just to keep them from being heard? What?

The Libertarians are not a serious party. They attract fringe voters (witness their pathetic, and declining, performance over the last four presidential cycles).

It is not about fear; it is, in fact, about "embarrassment." Bednarik is even further left than Kerry in the war on terror.

Then there's that ole drug thang....

You can't really be serious about this. As someone else said, do the hard work and get 15% support, then you'll be allowed in. Suing your way into the debates is childish.

[Drammach]

I tend toward Libertarianism..

However, much as I would like to see a Libertarian candidate in the debates, the party is not ready...
The Libertarian party still does not have it's act together..
It continues to support unrealistic goals, ( legalization of drugs ) ignore constitutional responsibilities, ( defend our borders ) and generally act like a geeky boys club instead of a political party..

Libertarians need to set Realistic Political Goals that fall within their philosophy.. show some responsibility..

In the meantime, I'll vote for Bush.. He's earned it..

[TERMINATTOR]

If they cancel the LP will gain votes from potential Bush voters. They won't cancel. A judge will be coerced, or bribed to allow the debates.