Fair Play

I finished reading Al Gore's new book, "The Assault On Reason," last night. His basic idea is that the political discource in this country (on both sides, but predominately by the present administration), has fallen to lows not previously seen in recent history.

This fall has been caused by the present administration not acting or reacting to real, verifiable information, or presenting such information to the American public. When the public does not have good information to review, there is no basis for making good, informed decision.

Of course, people of good conscience, in my mind, can of course disagree over approaches to solve a particular problem. However, when we are not given proper time or material to review, then how can "the public" even have enough information to have a proper debate.

The key here is that the individuals in power do not *want* the public to have the information for an informed debate. Because it serves their best interest to keep the public in the dark as to what they plan to do.

I don't expect readers out there to like Al Gore, he's a polarizing figure for some. However, he does have valid critiques of the present administration. There is no sense of Fair Play, and that should never be lacking in American politics, as it shows a disrespect for all the citizens that our elected officials serve.

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