GREENFIELD, MASS.-I am not voting for the two major-party candidates who are running for president this time around because it's a big mess. In addition, there are many reasons I think it's time for third parties, including an Independent Party, to get a chance to hear their voices. It's been too long.
I think it's time for someone younger to run for president as an independent candidate who has a military, law enforcement, and business background and who is experienced with politics and cares about our country.
Also, I think it's time to replace an aging Congress with younger politicians who serve fewer terms. One of the reasons I have been an unenrolled voter ever since I registered at age 18 is because I am not satisfied with the two-party system.
I have been reading and following former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura's politics, including his books and radio talk show, for years. He is right about the two-party system - it's been falling apart for many years.
We need more room for a democracy where people run as third-party candidates or as candidates without affiliation with political parties. Just let people debate and let the best person win.
Our founding fathers would envision us moving forward this way - for a better future and life.
Joe R. Parzych
Greenfield, Mass.
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