Third parties are in the news again, but Dan is more scared than hopeful. He also looks at mandatory motorcycle helmet laws.

Keywords: Cosby, independent, politics, motorcycles, helmets

Show notes:
1. “Revised parties would reflect political reality”* by David Brooks for the New York Times June 17th, 2006.
2. “Gather round patriots, I have a plan-a $1 gas tax”* by Thomas Friedman, for the New York Times June 16th, 2006.
3. “Lieberman weighing run as Independent” by Susan Haigh the Associated Press June 14, 2006.
4. “Death rate soars for bikers” by Rick Neale, Florida Today, June 18, 2006.