To: Commission on Presidential Debates
Down with Hate, Cancel the Debate
The third and final 2016 presidential debate should be cancelled to hasten America's ability to heal from the hatred and ill will the debate environments have fostered. If, as a people, we are going to be able to unite for a brighter future we must say 'no' to events that exacerbate divisive rhetoric and dull our capacity for compassion and empathy.
Why is this important?
I was very negatively affected by the tenor of the second 2016 presidential debate, and I know many others who were as well. It was emotionally exhausting and left me with feelings of despair about whether as a nation we could ever feel compassion for one another again. The final debate is scheduled for 10/19/16, and I would like to set a deadline for this petition of 10/16/16 at midnight Eastern time.