Who are the "independents?"

[Fresh_Start]

5. I guess the reason for independence

is I see flaws in both parties.
But I think voters reflexively voting the party line is big part of the problem.
I honestly hope that if voters informed themselves, they would make better decisions.
I've seen too many people, say I've always been a republican: my family has always been republican....and I do believe that is part of the problem, too.