I'm not sure what I think about this.
On the one hand I would have liked Tom to take on all comers.
On the other, we have the example of the "Opposition Debate" in the recent UK election which only benefited Cameron who boycotted it. Milliband was the target of the various microparties, just as Tom would be. While I have little doubt Tom would prevail but he would potentially trivialize his position as the main alternative to Harper.
No one can say Tom is afraid to debate. He will be in four, likely five dbates, more than in any other election.
And no, I certainly do not grieve for Elizabeth May. Yesterday she gave a disgusting performance accusing the Conservatives and the NDP of "collusion" to keep her out of te debates, as if the two major parties are as obsessed with her as she is with herself.
Yeah I know, her reaction was SO over the top, it was fucking crazy funny. Doublecross in deed.
I can under stand critizing the decision, but she went nuts, any worse and she would have been foaming at the mouth.