A call to Illinois voters, and any others in non-swing states

Let's face it, Illinois is a lock. If you like McCain, you're opinion doesn't count. If you like 3rd party candidates your opinion counts even less. Now, I've been set in my vote for a while, but let me present something to you. If a candidate reaches 5 percent for a state-wide or federal seat, that party achieves major party status. Since your opinion truly won't count in Illinois, why not vote for a third party candidate, and help one of those parties have an easier time on getting on the ballot? And if they are getting easier ballot access, they should also gain easier entry into debates.

If you truly care about democracy, help the 3rd parties gain major party status. Encourage the exchange of ideas. Make the parties listen, instead of telling us what to believe. Help people understand that there are more than two options come this election, or next.