If you wish to waste your ballot, that is your right. But, voting for a Libertarian or any other minor candidate you will hand the election to Obama. You are also over looking the fact that many of the new democrats that come in will be from red states and will be of a more conservative bent, especially on issues like gun control. We got a new democratic senator from Montana last time, and he is very strong on the gun issue and has stated many times that the 2nd amendment is an individual right! Hopefully, the Supreme Court will come forth with a good ruling in the D. C. case. As this campaign plays out, it could end up with swing voters going for McCain, especially if McCain can paint Obama into the liberal corner. McCain is very strong on the issues the swing voter likes, and that might make the difference. Whatever votes are taken by third party and/or independent candidates will be of little significance accept to elect a liberal. The people will not see a great swell of right wing protest and the press will not give much credence to the so called protest! I will vote for John McCain! My guns are too important for me to waste my ballot!