Does “the land of the free and home of the brave” now also include the indoctrinated, deceived and misled? Whistleblower revelations of ABC News presidential debate misconduct in making sample questions available to one candidate in advance leaves an irrevocable black mark on that organization’s journalistic integrity.It also impugns the candidate and her party’s willing participation in viewership election fraud.A “win at any cost” mentality could prove very costly to the nation and world. The belated, largely undistinguished and underexposed White House aspirant has studiously avoided press interviews and public appearances and is known for unfocused and incoherent responses to questioning. After several days of tutored debate preparation, she suddenly and miraculously was able to reply promptly and articulately to ABC moderators.Though the rehearsed answers were largely off-point, her studied and controlled demeanor offered desired contrast with the opponent. In light of these apparently orchestrated circumstances, I strongly believe that a follow-up final debate is in the national interest, conducted in an equitable manner. The 2024 election is far too important to a disrupted nation and troubled world to allow intentional mischief and corruption to interfere with government of, by and for the people. Phil Osifer