A Libertarian for Kerry

Stephen Chapman endorsed John Kerry in yesterday's Tribune. Although it's as guarded an endorsement as you're likely to see, given that Chapman has voted Republican or Libertarian in every presidential election since 1972, "guarded" is about the best we can expect. It's encouraging to see a traditionally conservative voice admit what a disaster the Bush presidency has been.

But I can't vote Republican this year--and the stakes demand using any available instrument to remove Bush. Kerry is not the ideal instrument, just as a rubber raft is not the optimal vessel on the open sea. But when the ship is sinking, you can't be choosy.

If only the Tribune itself could be as realistic.