One does not throw there vote away on a third party.The third party is intended to get votes for x candidate,when one would never vote for x.Its as simple as that.His views may be good,he may even be likable,but would never be electable.
I dont particularly like our choices for president,but would vote for the lesser of the evils,and would not vote third party simply because in the end I'm not looking to make statement,Im looking to elect a president.
The thought may be in the right place,but its not wise when something like a assault weapons ban is in the future.
And here I thought the flame war,panties in a wad Glock/XD safety thread was bad