To the editor: The so-called dispute about whether or not the microphones for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump needs to be muted in the course of the Sept. 10 presidential debate is ridiculous.
If solely there have been a strategy to cease an opponent from interrupting in the course of the debate. How about simply shutting up?
In insisting on muted microphones, the Republicans are actually admitting that Trump can be unable to police himself and never interrupt Harris after his flip to talk is over. So unhappy.
Gary Yates, Los Angeles
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To the editor: Regardless of proof on the contrary, each Harris and Trump have been raised at a time when guidelines and manners mattered.
If you have been invited to a particular occasion, the host selected the menu, the apparel class and the desk task. The visitor would RSVP and be honored to be included in such a momentous event.
The “company” on the presidential debate ought to permit the host to set the principles and never quibble over whether or not it needs to be black tie or cocktail apparel.
Maybe debate host ABC Information will select to separate the distinction: one half with muted mics, the opposite with out. Regardless of the resolution, the candidates needs to be gracious company, observe the principles and provides the voters an opportunity to match them facet by facet on Sept. 10.
Linda Shahinian, Culver Metropolis
