Despite President Obama’s opposition to a so-called No Fly Zone or Safe Zone in Syria, both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have said if elected President they will impose such a zone, yet neither have released nor been pressed to explain the details or the dangers. We must get Anderson Cooper and Martha Raddatz to ask the candidates the following questions in the October 9 debate:

1. Military experts say the first step necessary to implement a safe/no fly zone would be to bomb Russian and Syrian anti-aircraft defense systems, air fields, and air force. Military leaders have stated publicly this would be considered an act of war. Would you authorize the bombing of Russian and Syrian air defense systems and aircraft?

2. Do you believe overthrowing the Syrian government of Assad is so vital to U.S. national interests that it is worth risking war, potentially nuclear war, between the United States and Russia? If yes, why?

We can’t let Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump continue to call for a no-fly/safe zone without answering these critical questions. The October 9 debate is our chance to get answers. I’ve submitted two questions to presidentialopenquestions.com where you can vote on questions that the moderators will ask on Sunday. Click the links above to vote on my questions. Let’s call on debate moderators Anderson Cooper and Martha Raddatz to hold the presidential nominees accountable for their positions.