When you first saw the E-Trade commercial with the “milkaholic Lindsay” baby, did you think it was spoofing Lindsay Lohan?

By Doretta Donovan | Thursday, March 18, 2010, 07:30 AM

When you first saw the E-Trade commercial with the “milkaholic Lindsay” baby, did you think it was spoofing Lindsay Lohan?

JULIE WARE

JULIE WARE, Fairborn: “No. I think it’s the height of narcissism. She’s saying her name is like Madonna or Cher — because, you know, the world revolves around Lindsay Lohan!”

KATHRYN RAWLS

KATHRYN RAWLS, Kettering: “Yes, I did. That’s the way she acts in public. I thought it was (spoofing Lohan), and they did a great job with it.”

DAVE HUTCHINSON

DAVE HUTCHINSON, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: “No. I thought it was funny. I think it’s ridiculous that she’s suing. Just one of those celebrities trying to abuse their power.”

JENNIFER BOYER

JENNIFER BOYER, Vandalia: “No. Her lawsuit is ridiculous.”

ADAM BOEHM

ADAM BOEHM, Lexington, Ky.: “No. I didn’t think anything about Lindsay Lohan, but I think it was hilarious.”

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Does it make sense for the government to mail letters telling us our Census forms are on the way?

By Doretta Donovan | Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 01:30 PM

Does it make sense for the government to mail letters alerting all U.S. households that they’ll their Census questionnaires are on the way?

LIONEL GARRETT

LIONEL GARRETT, Dayton: “No. That’s duplication of effort. If you’re going to send it out in another week, just send it. Don’t waste the postage.”

MICHAEL WELLBAUM

MICHAEL WELLBAUM, Beavercreek: “Yes. It gives notice that they can expect the Census form in the mail, and if they fill it out and return it, no one will come to their house. And then, if someone comes to your house, you know they’re bogus.”

KAREN MOORE

KAREN MOORE, South Vienna: “No, because we are a nation in debt, and yet they spend whatever money it costs to send out a letter saying you are going to be receiving the Census.”

JOHN BEATTY

JOHN BEATTY, Riverside: “No. I don’t think it’s necessary. People will do what they want to do with the Census, no matter whether they get this letter or not.”

KENNETH BREWER

KENNETH BREWER, Caesarscreek Twp.: “That’s just ridiculous. It serves no purpose. … They feel they have to do something, but they lose sight of what their purpose is — taking the Census.”

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If the U.S. Postal Service stops Saturday delivery, how will that affect you?

By Doretta Donovan | Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 07:30 AM

If the U.S. Postal Service stops Saturday delivery, how will that affect you?

MIKE GARD

MIKE GARD, Sugarcreek Twp.: “I don’t see it as a big deal. We’ll just get out bills on Monday instead of Saturday.”

LAVONNE HOLDER

LAVONNE HOLDER, Huber Heights: “The question you should ask is ‘What if they stopped delivering all that stupid junk mail?’ That would be wonderful. But no Saturday delivery wouldn’t bother me.”

SYDNEY GOODWILL

SYDNEY GOODWILL, Dayton: “Considering my boyfriend is a Marine, and the only way we can communicate is by mail, that would really affect us.”

STEVE GRAY

STEVE GRAY, Troy: “I have a post office box, so it doesn’t matter to me.”

DIANA DEBORD

DIANA DEBORD, Riverside: “It wouldn’t. I think you’re talking about more junk mail and another day to get bills. It can wait until Monday.”

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Should your credit history affect your chances of getting a job?

By Doretta Donovan | Monday, March 15, 2010, 07:30 AM

Sixty percent of employers say they run credit checks on job applicants. Should your credit history affect your chances of getting a job?

OLIVIA ALLEN

OLIVIA ALLEN, Huber Heights: “No. Just because they’ve had a hard time financially in the past doesn’t mean they won’t be a good employee. It may mean they’ll work harder because they have a debt to pay or don’t want to go back down that path.”

LORI FIELDS,

LORI FIELDS, Jefferson Twp.: “No, because that doesn’t tell you exactly what their skills are. That’s not telling what type of person they are.”

QUIN BAILEY

QUIN BAILEY, Madison Twp., Butler County: “In my occupation it has to, because they go into people’s homes. So we have to have a background check, and they check everything, including finances.”

BILL STEPHENS

BILL STEPHENS, Vandalia: “I don’t see why your spending habits have any bearing on your work.”

TRACY WILSON

TRACY WILSON, Springfield: “I don’t think it should, because people fall on hard times, and it shouldn’t prevent them from working, especially in today’s economy.”

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Has the economy turned a corner?

By Doretta Donovan | Sunday, March 14, 2010, 07:30 AM

Recent reports show the jobless rate holding steady and consumer borrowing up after 11 straight months of decline. Has the economy turned a corner?

MELISSA TAYLOR

MELISSA TAYLOR, Riverside: “My husband, both my brothers, half my family have been laid off over a year. My husband has applications at restaurants, gas stations, everywhere, and he can’t find anything. … And I don’t see it getting any better.”

DAN SPENCER

DAN SPENCER, Beavercreek: “Yes, it has. People I know are buying new cars. I put money in the stock market directly, not in mutual funds, and I’m doing quite nicely, but I’ve got to watch out for the second wave of depression that I’m sure is coming.”

JASON LEE

JASON LEE, Dayton: “No. No jobs and too much crime.”

MAURA NIXON

MAURA NIXON, West Carrollton: “No. We’re in retail, and we’re not seeing any growth over last year.”

LINDA WILLIAMS

LINDA WILLIAMS, Riverside: “No, because that jobless rate doesn’t show people who’ve just quit looking for work. The rate is much worse than that, and it’s not going down as quickly as I’d like.”

DARREN BEVERLY, Huber Heights: “It’s worse. There are still too many people without jobs, and it’s hard to get a job.”

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Would online voter registration be a good idea?

By Doretta Donovan | Saturday, March 13, 2010, 07:30 AM

A new bill would require states to allow online voter registration. Proponents call it a voter convenience. Critics worry about voter fraud. What do you think about online voter registration?

CRAIG WATERMAN

CRAIG WATERMAN, Tipp City: “There are other forms of registration that seem to work well, and I don’t see a fundamental reason why online registration wouldn’t work just as well.”

BRITTANY BOSWELL

BRITTANY BOSWELL, Fairborn: “It’s a good idea. It’s more convenient.”

RUTH TOHT

RUTH TOHT, Centerville: “I’m not a registered voter. I’ve never voted in my life. If there was online registration, I still probably wouldn’t. I don’t follow all the politics, and I think if you go and vote without knowing anything about it, you could be doing more harm than good.”

ERICA WALLACE

ERICA WALLACE, Dayton: “It could be good if people are honest, but there could be fraud. It’s a good idea for the elderly, if they’re Internet savvy. But for the younger group, I don’t think it’s a good idea. I think everybody should register to vote, though.”

BILL HUBER

BILL HUBER, Carlisle: “I’ve never voted in my life, and I never will, because they’re all criminals. If they’re not before they go to Washington, they are after they get there. I get a lot of flack from my family because I’m retired military.”

SIERA BRADLEY

SIERA BRADLEY, Indianapolis: “That would be a good idea, especially for people who don’t have transportation but have a computer. It would be very convenient for them.”

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What are you most looking forward to when Spring weather finally arrives?

By Doretta Donovan | Friday, March 12, 2010, 07:30 AM

What are you most looking forward to when Spring weather finally arrives?

KEAUNNA BROWN

KEAUNNA BROWN, Trotwood: “Being able to take the kids to more activities like the water park and the zoo when it’s warm outside.”

JANN SAETTEL

JANN SAETTEL, New Lebanon: “Motorcycles. I’m going to California, and I have a vision that I’m going out on a motorcycle and riding down the West Coast.”

BARRY BERGSTEN

BARRY BERGSTEN, Cedarville: “There’s only one thing — golf, golf and golf. Last time I was on the golf course was Nov. 23, and I’ve never gone that long without being on a golf course.”

SANDY SHIELDS

SANDY SHIELDS, Fairborn: “I’d just like to go sunbathing and boat riding.”

DIANA UNGER

DIANA UNGER, Greenville: “Getting outside and staying outside! Running and biking and playing with the kids. They have serious cabin fever.”

ERIN BUTTS

ERIN BUTTS, Jeffersonville: “Being able to go outside and play with my dog.”

TERRY BROWN

TERRY BROWN, Springfield: “Being able to get outside. I like to garden.”

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