Should the Iowans for Tax Relief and Iowa Christian Alliance be allowed to bar Ron Paul...?

Question

...from speaking at a presidential candidates forum on June 30 in DesMoines, but allow presidential candidates Mitt Romney, Sam Brownback, Jim Gilmore, Mike Huckabee, Tommy Thompson, and Tom Tancredo to participate?

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Answer 1

How can people be giving thumbs downs to those who state the truth and absolute correct answer to your question? Which correct answer is that these are private groups hosting the debate who can invite/include whoever they choose. Of course, people can write to these groups trying to get them to invite him, but if they choose not to, then we must accept that.

On another but somewhat related note...doesn't everyone else agree that these debates are somewhat of a waste of time since there are so many candidates up there who are unable to give adequate responses in the limited time alloted? When are those who know they won't win bow out? Not that they have to of course, but I think it is important for the people to hear the views of those who have a chance.

Lastly, I do enjoy Mr. Paul in the debates and I believe he adds to them. Here's hoping they do invite him.

Answer 2

Im not a Ron Paul supporter but if its a debate then no. Everyone who is a legit candidate, whether you agree with them or not, should be able to talk.

Answer 3

If it is their forum, they can invite whoever they want to. That's part of democracy. I don't see Rudy or McCain on the list either. Are you OK with THEM being excluded?

Answer 4

"Allowed to" ...?

Whose debate is it, anyway? Whoever sponsors a debate can decide who's invited to participate. Isn't that the way a libertarian would look at it?

Answer 5

No this is wrong.
(and, lordkelvin,Ron Paul is a declared candidate, your license to post should be revoked)

Answer 6

Yes....he hasn't declared yet.... so he isn't a candidate and therefore doesn't qualify.