Letter: Fewer labels, more ideas

I applaud Mr. Ted Hinderaker for his excellent opinion in Monday's Star. He brings to light a very big issue that faces Independent voters: the fact that third parties are mostly stomped out by the major political parties. Just like Mr. Hinderaker, I too am tired of "destructive partisanship" and "elections that feel preordained." I have never heard of a political party's mission summarized as "fewer labels, more ideas," something which is brilliant. That mission should inspire us to come together so we can address and share our views on the problems we face in our communities and propose solutions to them. It is not going to be easy at all, but "fewer labels, more ideas" is a start.