To those who rationalize "A lesser of two evils approach"

The Ombudsvenger's post reminded us of something we read recently when he mentioned the choosing of the lesser of two evils tomorrow.

"It is morally tragic whenever a citizen’s only choice is between two wrongdoers..."

The above quote should remind us that our duty is to go about choosing an individual that not only has principles but actually adheres to them. Continuing to discuss the election also gives us license to reuse the following image:

The Lesser of Two Evils

By Leonard E. Read

Leonard Read (1898–1983) was the founder and president of FEE (Foundation for Economics Education) beginning in 1946 until his death. September 26 marks the 106th anniversary of his birth. This article first appeared in The Freeman, February 1963.

According to The Columbia Encyclopedia, "the existence of only two major parties, as in most English-speaking countries, presupposes general public agreement on constitutional questions and on the aims of government." The reason for two parties is that each might keep a check on the other in order that neither party exceeds its constitutional bounds. The competitive two-party system, so it was thought, would assure a continuum of moral as well as political rectitude. The competition would expose and thus rid the public offices of charlatans; only statesmen would hold down the jobs....READ MORE.