A suggestion for elevating the tone of American political discourse

TUESDAY, MARCH 08, 2016
A suggestion for elevating the tone of American political discourse

In a recent televised clash among Trump, Rubio and Cruz, the level of discourse sank to a new low when Trump responded to Rubio’s accusation that he (Trump) had small hands. Rubio added that this shortcoming implied smallness in another area of his anatom

It might be a good idea to invite Trump’s current wife, Melanoma, to testify on this subject. She recently distinguished herself as a lady of class and intelligence by advising her husband, on his way to respond to former governor Romney’s attack, to “Be presidential, darling.” Trump’s reply: “I’m taking incoming! You expect me to be presidential?” He then sallied forth and, surprise, surprise, he didn’t act presidential.
Better still, I suggest that, as part of the vetting process, every male presidential candidate should be required to present his “package” for public examination. He should take it out, lay it on a table, and permit it to be televised, videotaped, photographed and measured for public viewing. This could be done in both flaccid and extended modes. Thus, voters would have an opportunity to compare each candidate’s qualifications in this important field.
Some people might consider the current campaign too dull, but I believe this would liven up proceedings considerably.     
S Tsow