Is The U.S. A Two Party Political Monopoly?

The U.S. media is inundated with coverage of the Republican Party, with seemingly every trivial utterance treated like news. Next week the Democratic Party will receive the same coverage, much as these two parties have throughout the campaign. And nearly all U.S. office holders are Republicans or Democrats, often in gerrymandered districts.

But what about so called, "third parties?" Are they not entitled to media coverage? Are their ideas any less valuable for the American public to hear? Since the industrial revolution, the U.S. has often opposed monopolies and yet has informally granted one one for its political system. And that political monopoly sells itself to the highest bidders.

How can this possibly be good for the American people? If as an American this troubles you, you can easily do something about it. Email or write the Public Broadcasting System, which receives your tax money and other news shows, all of which are granted public licenses to broadcast and tell them you would like coverage beyond the two party monopoly.

After all, this political system does belong to you and you are entitled to far better than what you currently receive.

Dick