[Gunslingr3]

Consider how a free-for-all candidate's debate would work.

Not suggesting a 'free-for-all'. I understand the purpose and justification of having a signature requirement for ballot consideration, etc. The problem with the current system is that the bar is set at 1,000 signatures for the Republocrats, and 10,000 for anyone else. These parties are not enshrined in the Constitution, and shouldn't be enshrined in law. Make a standard, but make it apply equally, otherwise amend the Constitution and at least remove that reference to the notion of equality before the law - don't just ignore it.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

"The problem with the current system is that the bar is set at 1,000 signatures for the Republocrats, and 10,000 for anyone else."

In what state? It's equal for all. They don't have different signature amounts for different parties.