Wyllie denied debate opportunity
To the editor:
Somehow Roy Hyman, chairman of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee, stated that I do not represent same and they are not responsible for my comments nor do they agree with them, touche. The LCREC has very seldom agreed with my comments. Furthermore, I have never stated that I represent the LCREC.
The reason I even mentioned my 14-year membership in the LCREC was not to be hypocritical to my colleagues but to explain why I changed my vote to Adrian Wyllie this election. You see, in 2008 I voted for Charlie Crist for Governor and Jeff Kottkamp for Lieutenant Governor on the Republican ticket. In 2012, I voted for Rick Scott for Governor and Jennifer Carroll for Lieutenant Governor on the Republican ticket. On the morning of Oct. 20, 2014, I voted for Adrian Wyllie for Governor and Greg Roe for Lieutenant Governor on the Libertarian ticket.
So, why did I change my vote? The Republicans and Democrats which denied Adrian Wyllie access to the political gubernatorial debates are an affront to every freedom- seeking liberty-loving American. Debates offer the most unbiased and comprehensive look at a candidate’s views on the issues.
Someone running for office might be able to express ideas more clearly in prepared ads and talks but in a debate a candidates words are more organic. They will also be less likely to mislead the voters when their opponent is there to respond.
Even voters who have made up their minds can gain valuable information by watching and listening to a debate.
When the corporate elitists have the power in an alleged free society to deny a third party candidate the right to debate the so-called debates themselves become a sham as we all know from “Fangate.”
Jon Larsen Shudlick
Fort Myers