Straight Answer – Yes or No

As I watched the Biden/Palin Debate last night, it occurred to me that it would make these political debates much more meaningful if the candidates were required to give a yes or no answer when they are asked a question that clearly deserves one.  Granted they should be given the chance to explain and defend the rationale for their yes or no answer, but, in my opinion, the first word out of their mouths should be YES or NO!