Some debate queries

Not being invited to participate in any debates to this point, the Grill Party nonetheless feels some issues have been overlooked, questions not asked of the posers on the stage. So, candidates wanting votes, answer these, please:

1. Before parents can take the child education credit on income tax forms, should they be required to show proof of attendance at parent/teacher conferences at their child’s school?

2. The tax being touted for the top 2 percent of income, those super-rich at the top, does this apply to celebrities, sports stars, actors, musicians, etc., who so loudly proclaim their disdain for all things Republican? Or does this tax apply only to Republican business people and supporters? Fair is fair.

3. Will all candidates refuse to accept matching funds from the government, such as the box I had to check on my tax returns saying “no” for any of my money to go to any of these folks? Raise the money or spend your own.

4. Will all candidates (Hello, Bernie) submit health and tax information?

We have a right to know if someone might drop over after the election.

5. Will the candidates stop shouting over and at each other to actually answer some damn questions? A rule for debates should be instituted to shut your dadgum mouth if all you are going to do is attack and insult. Or have a set-up like the old Gong Show where a voter could bang the gong when someone needs shutting up. Or electric dog collars on the debaters that can be triggered by folks at home when someone needs shutting up. Or a trap door which opens and drops the debater into a big vat of garbage.

The possibilities here are endless for getting debates to be actual debates.

DAVID KELLEY Louann