I was asked to sign a petition to get Ralph Nader on the ballot

[Walt Starr]

It's truly sad. There was a day when I would not hesitate to sign any petition to get any candidate or issue on any ballot. I always figured, "that's what Democracy is all about, getting as many choices as possible then melting it down in the crucible of ideas to have a single winner."

I told the signature gatherer, "NO I WILL NOT!!!"

Idealism is great. We can't afford idealism this year, not even in the State of Illinois where Kerry should win handsomely.

Of course, the signature gatherer walked down the train platform and gathered signatures from multiple Republicans after I refused to sign.

I must look like a Republican, which is comforting since I could probably "pass" if it comes down to Bushco stealing another election (with Ralph bNader driving the getaway car).

Edited for a spelling error