Negative Campaigning
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Negative campaigning for public office is based on the theory that “the other person is so bad, you might as well vote for me.” Such campaigning also discourages independent-thinking individuals from voting, which increases the rascals’ chances of being elected. Such is the process of electing our presidents.
JONATHAN M. HARRIS
Los Angeles
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