Unfortunately, we do not have a "parliamentary" type government, like many European countries, that apportion seats according to vote percentages. There all parties have a voice and coalitions must be formed.

If you want to reward Nader for his past contributions, vote for him. But if you favor the issues he stands for you must ask yourself if you want to see these issues reversed or destroyed by Bush or continued to be advanced slowly by Gore. That is the reality we face. Is your loyalty to Nader or to advancing his positions on the environment and consumer rights? The small amount of money the Greens could get will not buy them power next time. We have a critical situation only because this election is so close. So, think carefully about what you really want. Nader, keep pushing your message, but this time I have to vote for Gore to preserve what hard fought gains we have made.