By Cam Steckler, Mass Media Press
How happy was I to see some actual bickering among the candidates. The line up of questions, and response by the candidates, was refreshing in this sense. As the debate starts both candidates face their differences, although I was disappointed to once again see the candidates both wearing the same thing; flowers.
Molly was tripped up by the first question, as she had trouble with the fundamental question of state vs. federal rights. She mentions a strong federal government, "as our founding fathers promoted." Check your facts Molly, the founding fathers were strongly divided among this issue. In fact, there would not be a Bill of Rights if it were not for compromised made between Federalists and Anti-federalists in adopting the Constitution.
The following question concerned national security. Carolyn outlined in the last debate that America is a protector of democracy and freedom throughout the world. She had trouble defending her position with the mentioning of her intentions to send no additional troops overseas.
Cooper Waterman threw a curve ball at Molly regarding her environmental policy. Molly supports a strict new policy for the enviroment, and dictates the ened to develop new clean energies and expand national forests as well as national parks. As a proponent of small government and supporter of state government, Molly stumbled through her response.
The last question from the moderators involved capitol punishment. While Carolyn supported the death penalty, Molly was against it. How wonderful to see conflict and disagreement among the cloned candidates. The candidates did their homework, and finally learned how to debate.
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