It’s election season in America, and most people will tell you the last thing they want to see right now is more politicians.

But in an election year in which many voters have complained that there just aren’t enough good candidates, some relatively unknown political parties are gearing up to present themselves to the American public.

Problem is, they’ve got to sue to get you to see their faces. A group of third-party congressional candidates is seeking a federal court order to make Iowa Public Television put them on the air with candidates from the Republican and Democratic Parties.

Ashow that begins next week, “Iowa Press,” will showcase congressional candidates from both of the major political parties being questioned by a panel of journalists. Jay Marcus, a candidate for the 3rd Congressional District for the Natural Law Party, says the show unfairly ignores any candidate who is not a Republican or Democrat.

“When government television is involved, the First Amendment gives the voters the right to hear a diversity of viewpoints and all legally qualified candidates the right to be heard.”

He’s correct. And especially in an election year such as this one, it would be beneficial for viewers to be exposed to other politicians besides the Big Two.

American politics seems to have gotten itself into a vicious circle. We only pay attention to the candidates who have major backing and financial support. But the only way for candidates to get major backing and financial support is to get someone to pay attention to their campaigns.

This leaves many voters feeling as though their only real choices come from the Big Two. Public Television can alleviate this problem, and give voting power back to the people who can now make informed choices.