Define Debate

DEBATE: a: the formal discussion of a motion before a deliberative body according to the rules of parliamentary procedure b: a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched sides.
photo by by Evan Vucci

After watching the latest face off between Hillary and Barack I think someone needs to tap the shoulders of those putting on these so-called debates. Granted every news outlet played the two candidates going at each other but for what purpose? What did any voter really learn about these two people who want to become our next leader? In my opinion John Edwards (yes he was really there) came out looking the least like a pissy 12 year old out on the school playground. Well maybe only slightly so. Maybe they need to throw Dennis Kucinich back in the mix for a little civility

I do want to acknowledge at least one outlet that did some digging to check the facts behind the mud slinging.

WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show