In response to his YouTube spotlight video, I have an entirely frivolous yet still sincere suggestion for Sen. John Edwards that can change his image and the tone of the entire YouTube discussion.

I’m frustrated that Edwards and Mitt Romney before him are using the YouTube Spotlight to say nothing and, in fact, to ask us questions when they’re the ones who should be answering questions. Edwards — apparently competing with Barack Obama for the Kennedy mantle — asks us what we will do to affect change (but without the classy accent and grammar: ‘Ask not…’). Well, what change? And we’re not the ones asking for votes here, you are. So why don’t you tell us what you are going to change and how. I agree with this science teacher who turns the tables on Edwards — as I did on Romney — and asked him his own question back.

YouTube presents us all with an unprecedented opportunity to discuss issues. Let’s not waste it.