Yvonne wrote:
I think it is wrong that Abdul Malik was not invited to Pat O'Melia mayoral forum at the Lowes. Someone made a comment to me, that if Fulop and Healy were to die before the election, then Malik and Walker are the only candidates. I personally wished both Fulop and Healy a long life. Considering JC has had 20 or more candidates running for mayor in the past, I think Pat O'Melia could handle just 4, he did hold a debate 4 years ago and invited all 5 mayoral candidates then. While Malik is stating he was not invited due to his religion, I believe he was not invited because he doesn't have the "big bucks" associated with his campaign. This means anyone who runs for office as an independent will not be invited to a mayoral debate. I am hosting a Ward C debate and have invited everyone by mail. I also plan to placing the debate on line. I believe everyone should be heard in a debate which is different from an interview by a host with one or two candidates.