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Despite the events of the last day or so, I would like to comment on the third US presidential debate of which I watched the last hour or so on Aljazerra television. I must be one of the few people in Lower Hutt, Wellington who watch this television channel, but my grandson tuned it in recently when he was tuning in other channels for me. Picture wasn't too clear but the sound was great.

I enjoyed the debate even though I didn't watch the first two for comparison. Let me tell you one or two things; I actually supported Hillary Clinton to win the democratic nomination, but Barack Obama won...

Despite a "flaw" in Bill Clinton's personality I, and most Kiwis, thought he was a good president, was well received when he came here, and worked well for the free world.

We had a leaders debate in NZ recently, and it was shocking, to say the least. The Prime Minister and the opposition National Party leader spent the evening trying to overtalk each other. It was a shambles because the referee couldn't control the leaders debate.

That is where the US debate was successful, well refereed, and the participants showed some respect for each other even when they didn't agree. The fact they were sitting down at a table close to each other, had a lot to do with the success of the debate. And both candidates did well. A draw perhaps?

I actually have some respect for John McCain, even if a lot of American's don't. His Vietnam war record and his long political record and service can't be considered lightly. I had a brother and brother-in-law serving in the NZ Army in Vietnam and have a soft spot for veterans. They have both died since. So that explains it, perhaps.

Once all the hooha of an election campaign is over, after all the money is spent, the rhetoric and BS is over, and all the advertising hoardings are taken down, it is up to the voters, and to them only, right or wrong!

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