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February 2010
Should Ohio ban public release of 911 calls?
Should Ohio ban public release of 911 calls?
CHRISTIAN CARLTON, Fairborn: “Yes. It should be up to the family, and they would probably say no.”
BRIAN RHODES, Centerville: “I think so. You’re catching people at a very vulnerable time. There’s probably a better way to monitor the responses, a better method of quality control (than making the recordings public).”
YVONNE WHITE, Harrison Twp.: “Ohio shouldn’t ban it. I think we should be allowed to hear it and know what’s going on.”
BECKY BURCH, New Carlisle: “I think they should be public. I know it can be disturbing, but it helps give accurate information to the media and the public. People want to know.”
KRISTINA HAGGITT, Tipp City: “I don’t think they should be released. If the authorities need them, that’s fine, but that doesn’t need to be made public.”
What was your favorite Olympic moment?
What was your favorite Olympic moment?
HOLLY OLCOTT, Fairborn: “The skier (Canadian Alex Bilodeau), who said he won his gold medal for his brother, who has cerebral palsy.”
CHRISTINE AIELLO, Waynesville: “Watching the U.S. skier who had the leg injury — Lindsey Vonn. You knew she could be in trouble with her sore shin. But also the skater (Canadian Joannie Rochette), who had lost her mother two days earlier. She did an amazing job.”
KATIE QUEEN, Dayton: “When the U.S. men’s hockey team beat Canada.”
DAVE GORDIN, South Charleston: “I liked the new ski cross event. Four skiers go down the hill at the same time. It’s tight quarters, with a lot of jumps and turns.”
JAMES JOHNSON, Dayton: “I caught the skating. I enjoy watching skating — the miracles they perform on ice is just extraordinary. And I caught a glimpse of the hockey.”
What did you think of Ellen DeGeneres’ debut as an “American Idol” judge?
What did you think of Ellen DeGeneres’ debut as an “American Idol” judge?
LATISH WEEKS, Dayton: “She’s doing good so far. She keeps it honest and open with the contestants, and she tells them what they really need to work on.”
CHRIS DAVIS, Fairborn: “She’s pretty cool and legit. Since she has her own show, I thought she’d just try to be comical and not take it seriously. But when people perform, she gives really good feedback and has a good way of letting people down without hurting their feelings.”
TREVON CALDWELL, Xenia: “She doesn’t know what she’s doing. She’s never done anything with music before. It’s kind of bad to judge someone on how they sing if you’ve never done it.”
MEGAN REED, Dayton: “I like her. I think she’s funny. She’s a good judge.”
J.G. CONLEY, Washington C.H.: “She’s all right. I think she’s done a good job for not having any musical background like the rest of the judges have.”
You can go to jail for bragging about military medals you didn’t really earn. Is that fair?
A 3-year-old federal law makes it a crime — punishable by up to a year in jail — to falsely claim to have received a military medal, even if the liar isn’t trying to profit by the lie. Critics say the law bans exaggerating one’s accomplishments, which amounts to banning free speech. What do you think?
ROBERT WELLMAN, Beavercreek: “Being ex-military, I think you should only get what medals are coming to you. Why would you go around saying you got medals you didn’t? But there’s too much law banning people from doing all kinds of things now, so I’m not in favor of this law.”
DEE GRACE, Fairborn: “I think the free-speech issue is a bigger deal. People lie every day — ‘Hey, I’m Janet Jackson!’ I don’t think it’s a crime. But if they’re impersonating someone who has received these honors, that should be a crime.”
JOYCE TIGHE, Enon: “There should be some consequence, but I would say a lot depends on the circumstances. If they’re being silly and talking with friends, that’s one thing, But if they’re saying they’ve got medals and maybe they haven’t even been in the military, that’s different.”
KATHY KELLER, Waynesville: “It should be a crime if you lie about having a medal, no matter what. That’s a privilege, to earn any kind of medal through the military.”
OTTIE STANKUS, Riverside: “If somebody’s profiting from the lie, they should be prosecuted. But it someone doesn’t, I don’t think they should be prosecuted.”
RON CLAXTON, Columbus: “I think it’s outrageous to incarcerate someone for something like that. The idea that what you say can be used against you has gotten out of hand.”
GREG SHEPPARD, Columbus: “I think it’s a good law. But I don’t think you should like about any type of government issues.”
Jay-Z says they shouldn’t have updated “We Are the World.” What do you think?
Jay-Z says the original “We Are the World” is a classic that shouldn’t have been re-made, even for a good cause like Haiti relief. What do you think?
MACHYLE CLARK, Fairborn: “When the song was (originally) made, it wasn’t necessarily made to be timeless. It was made to open the ears of whomever would listen and respond with change. Those same (artists) who moved Jay-Z aren’t effectively going to move newer generations in the same manner. So it could be necessary to remake the song.”
LISA MARTIN, Brookville: “I haven’t seen the new one. If it has a lot of people involved who are famous, and that helps draw people together for a cause, that’s fine. Any way you can get money for those folks (in Haiti) is good.”
JON KELLEY, Beavercreek: “I don’t really like Michael Jackson, but I have seen the new version. It was entertaining to watch.”
MATTHEW KISSEBERTH, Xenia: “I never watched either one, but Jay-Z’s opinion really doesn’t matter to me. If I watch it, I’ll form my own opinion.”
M0LLY MARTIN, Brookville: “I didn’t see the first one, but I heard about the second one. I don’t care why they got together, as long as it’s for a good cause. If a lot of famous people got together to do some good, that’s a great idea.”
HOWARD JEFFERSON, Fairborn: “I don’t think Haiti was a big enough thing to remake ‘We Are the World.’ Katrina was bigger than Haiti for us.”
EUNICE BEYAN, Cincinnati: “Even though it was for a good cause, they should have made a whole new song. Watching the new one, it didn’t compare with the first one. It wasn’t as good. And they should’ve picked different artists; they should’ve replaced singers like Justin Bieber with singers like Justin Timberlake.”
TAYLOR DAUGHERTY, Wilmington: “I haven’t heard either one of them, so I really don’t have an opinion.”
What did you think of Tiger Woods’ televised apology?
What did you think of Tiger Woods’ televised apology? Did it help him or hurt him?
JULIE TAYLOR, Tipp City: “I saw the whole thing. I don’t know if it helped or hurt him. He seemed genuine. Time will tell.”
SHONDA BOYD, Dayton: “Honestly, I think it was a waste of time. They had him on every channel like he was the president or something. As for what they’re saying he did, he’s human; he’s a man.”
DOROTHY BLINCOE, Dayton: “Well, I noticed he had to read it. But you know what? I feel sorry for him, even though I know he did wrong.”
AMANDA WRIGHT, Xenia: “I think it hurt him. He’s trying to get his fans back, but he just made himself look worse.”
JANICE TYMOSZENKO, Troy: “It probably helped him to a certain extent. You don’t know all the details; nothing’s really been said from him or from his wife.”
SCOTT YOUNG, Bath, Ind.: “It was a good way for him to get out and speak, but I think it was more rehearsed than sincere. I look at it like Kobe Bryant — nobody remembers what he did four years ago. Everybody makes mistakes. Hopefully, (Woods) will straighten himself out.”
Which movie do you think deserves a best-picture Oscar this year?
Which movie do you think deserves a best-picture Oscar this year?
ANTWAN MARTIN, Fairborn: “I liked ‘Law-Abiding Citizen’ with Jamie Foxx and Russell Crowe. I saw ‘Precious,’ and I thought it was funny. At the end of the movie, you’re like, ‘What happened to the girl?’ … It didn’t have an ending to it. I was wondering if there was going to be a ‘Precious 2.’”
KAT PARRETT, Enon: “ ‘Avatar.’ I loved all of the 3-D visuals.”
STEVE WIELAND, Troy: “ The only movie I liked last year was ‘The Hangover.’ It was hilarious. But I don’t think it will win any Oscars.”
JOY GREENE, Springfield: “ The only one I’ve seen is ‘Blind Side.’ It definitely deserves an Oscar.”
KELLY LACHEY, New Carlisle: “ ‘2012.’ I liked the action.”
JENNIFER GREIDER, Troy: “ ‘Twilight: New Moon.’ I’m a sucker for romance. It’s the ultimate fairy tale.”
PAT KLUMP, Enon: “ ‘Blind Side’ was good. I think it should win.”
CHRIS CHAFFMAN, New Carlisle: “ ‘Paranormal Activity.’ There’s parts in it that made me jump, even though it was boring at times.”
JACINTA PURYEAR, Belleville, Ill.: “ ‘Precious. That’s just not a movie that you see every day. It lets people see a different part of the world.”
MARIJA STOKES, Riverside: “ ‘Law-Abiding Citizen.’ It was great. The story line was great. The shooting was great.”
KELLY LAWLESS, Belleville, Ill.: “ ‘Precious. It’s not your everyday movie. It stirs so many emotions. It went out on a limb, because it was such a sensitive topic.”
BECKY EGNOR, Dayton: “I liked ‘Public Enemy’ with Johnny Depp.”
LAVEDA RICHARDSON, Belleville, Ill.: “ ‘Precious.’ It was a great script. It was just raw and something different than what we’ve seen.”
If train service between Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland takes off, how often would you use it?
If train service between Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland takes off, how often would you use it?
TAMMY CURTIS, Beavercreek: “We lived in Europe for seven years, so I think mass transit is a wonderful thing. If they have it accessible to enough places of interest, we would use it a lot more.”
ERIC LOLLIS, Springfield: “I have a daughter who lives in Cincinnati. I would probably use it twice a month to go down and see my grandkids.”
STEPHANIE EWRY, Fairborn: “Never. I would rather take the energy to use my care than to take my car to the train station. It just seems faster to use my car. I’d rather travel with people I want to travel with, rather than with random strangers.”
TAMMY HINEGARDNER, Clayton: “I’m sure I would like to use it, but I have three kids in sports. We might use it four times a year for shopping or children’s attractions.”
PATRICIA HOOKS, Dayton: “Once a month to Cleveland, for pleasure.”
If money were no object, where would you buy a vacation home?
If money were no object, where would you buy a vacation home?
JOHN PARKER, Huber Heights: “We were stationed in Hawaii, so I would choose Hawaii. We liked the weather and the culture.”
TOM EKIERT, Beavercreek: “The Jersey shore. We’re originally from Delaware, and we like the weather. Normally it doesn’t get too cold in the winter, and my girlfriend likes the ocean.”
SHEENA SNAPP, Lewistown: “Grand Cayman, because the water and the shopping are wonderful. The people are friendly, and it’s very laid back, very calming.”
JILLIAN BEAL, Dayton: “Probably Hawaii. It’s been a long time since I was there — probably 10 years or more. But it was peaceful, with beautiful scenery and good restaurants.”
JORDAN HARVEY, Bellefontaine: “The Bahamas. I was there on vacation five or six years ago. I loved the water, the scenery, just the atmosphere and the culture. They’re very easygoing.”
Should Ohio reduce snow days for schools to three days instead of five?
There’s a proposal to reduce the allowable snow days for Ohio public schools from five to three. Is that a good idea?
THERESA MCFARLAND, Huber Heights: “No, I don’t believe it’s a good idea. Some of the schools are already over their five days, and they’re going to have to make it up. I think most winters you’ll use up five days.”
NATE DOOLOS, Englewood: “No. It increases the danger for the kids, because it might put pressure on schools to keep classes open. Parents want kids out on time in the summer.”
KYLE MIRANDA, Fairborn: “I didn’t like that in elementary school when we had to make up snow days. It’s nice to know that the school year ends when it’s supposed to, and you don’t have to make up days.”
MINDY WILLIAMS, Xenia: “No, because if it’s really bad out it’s a risk to children’s lives not to call a snow day. If they have to make up the time, so be it. I don’t think it would be that big of a deal to make up the days — probably to the kids, but not to the parents.”
TRACY WEST, Cincinnati: “When I heard that, I couldn’t believe it. There’s already not enough snow days. The weather pattern is not the same anymore. It used to be the South never got snow, and now Dallas is shutting down. … What happened to the talk about extending the school year? That would eliminate the problem. Or they could extend the school day.”
DESIREE WEST, Fairborn: “It’s not a good idea. It’s inconvenient to parents and students. What if you get stuck at school because they chose not to shut down?”
Sarah Palin for president in 2012? Realistic or ridiculous?
Sarah Palin for president in 2012? Realistic or ridiculous?
GARY LISTON, Sugarcreek Twp.: “Realistic. I don’t think she’ll end up the candidate for the Republicans, but I think she’d be good. She’d have to be better than what we’ve got. If she ended up being on the ballot, I’d probably vote for her. But I like Mitt Romney real well, too.”
MARVAN GORDON, Harrison Twp.: “Oh, no, that’s ridiculous. I admire her enthusiasm in sparking the Tea Party, but I think the Tea Party is unrealistic, because it’s only dealing with one demographic of the people. That’s why I like (Barack) Obama, because he speaks to the entire pool of Americans, not just one segment of the people. ”
GLEN MALLOY, Beavercreek: “A possibility. She’s been a governor, and she has the knowledge of finances and stuff. I’d vote for her. I don’t like the way the Democrats are running the country.”
JULIA HALL, Dayton: “Ridiculous. I just think she’s too much of a girly girl and can’t handle the responsibilities.”
JAMES GOODWIN, Dayton: “Ridiculous, because she’s going to do the same thing as (Barack) Obama’s doing now, which is nothing.”
VICTORIA LISTON, Sugarcreek Twp.: “I’m hoping realistic. I think she’s a high-profile woman who can make a difference in this world.”
Should Brett Favre retire once and for all after this season?
Should Brett Favre retire once and for all after this season?
ROBERT DEAN, Kettering: “He should, and he will. He’s just old and tired, and he got hit too hard by New Orleans.”
JULIE ZECCHINI, Beavercreek: “No. He seems like a good guy, and he’s a good role model for the little kids. All three of my boys love him.”
JAMES CRAWFORD, Dayton: “No. He brings too much to the game, and he helps bring along some of the younger guys.”
ROB MULLINS, Beavercreek: “No, I don’t think he should. He had a good run with Minnesota, so I think he could have another good season. He still plays like he’s in his 20s.”
NEVIN ROBINETTE, Xenia: “No. And I don’t think he’ll retire. He’s inspiration for older guys; he gives them hope. He wants a championship, so I think he’ll be back. He wants that ring.”
What can be done to reduce childhood obesity?
What can be done to reduce childhood obesity?
CURTIS SHAW, Fairborn: “They should make sure the children are active in their schools. In the vending machines at school you can get ice cream bars and everything else — it’s ridiculous. And they need healthy school lunches.”
JAMES MORROW, Huber Heights: “Just add more daily activity and less TV.”
LINDA UTT, Beavercreek: “They should stay away from the TV and the video games. We have rules at our house. They can only play video games on weekends, and then only for an hour or so. And they have to earn time on the computer.”
ALICE MCDOWELL, Huber Heights: “They should not eat as much fast food and limit junk food snacks.”
BECKY WILSON, Huber Heights: “Parents just need to make their kids be more active and get them out from in front of the television.”
JUDY OVERLY, Washington Court House: “They need to be more active and eat more fruits and vegetables.”
Which U.S. president do you most admire?
Today is Presidents Day. Which U.S. president do you most admire?
ANITA STARRETT, Butler Twp.: “I’d have to say Ronald Reagan. I’m not sure what the reason is, but he’s always been my favorite and the one I most admired. I looked up to him.”
PHILIP LEE, Dayton: “It would make sense to say, ‘Oh, Barack Obama!’ But then I think how we’ve been through more troubled times than we are having now. The Great Depression was worse; we don’t have soup lines today. Inevitably, Obama probably has an even harder job ahead of him, especially considering what he got handed to him. So I would say Obama — the way he’s trying to bring political parties together, which is something we have to do if we want to move forward.”
KAY GALLAHER, Miamisburg: “Probably (Dwight) Eisenhower. He knew a lot about the military that ones nowadays don’t seem to. And he was a family man and a Christian man.”
BRANDON SINEFF, Beavercreek: “Abraham Lincoln. He helped out the slavery problem and junk like that.”
LYNN GRIFFITH, Kettering: “Probably (Ronald) Reagan. He was probably the best we’ve had in a long time.”
JOHN VEACH, Richmond, Ind.: “Abraham Lincoln, for what he did for our country. He freed the slaves.”
LAUREL BLEVINS, Campbellsville, Ky.: “I would say Abraham Lincoln. He freed the slaves. He was a humanitarian who cared about other people and human rights.”
What would be the perfect Valentine’s Day date?
What would be the perfect Valentine’s Day date?
WILLIAM HINESMON, Dayton: “I’m going to take her to a Keith Sweat concert. Then probably get some dinner at Tumbleweed’s or something like that.”
LORALEE WILLIAMS, Tipp City: “My gosh, we haven’t been on a Valentine’s date in years. That’s pretty sad. I always like to go out to dinner. It’s always nice when you don’t have to cook.”
ROB DWYER, Springfield: “I think the perfect Valentine’s date is what we do anyway. We go out of town, spend the night in a nice hotel, go out to a nice romantic dinner.”
TARA CALDWELL, Tipp City: “Mine’s not too exciting — just to be with my family. Go to dinner at La Piazza in Troy and spend time as a family.”
LORI GALBRAITH, Dayton: “We don’t go out on Valentine’s Day. Every day is Valentine’s Day for us.”
ALICE LOVELY, Fairborn: “I don’t know. I’m past that, I guess. Go out to dinner and maybe get a rose.”
What do you think of the way people use the word “retard” or “retarded” today?
What do you think of the way people use the word “retard” or “retarded” today?
BRAD DENNIS, Huber Heights: “Just because a couple of people have a problem with a word, I don’t think we should change the way we say things. It’s the context and the person who uses it — if someone’s being ignorant, mean or belittling, that’s wrong. But otherwise, it’s just a word.”
DONNA KIRKENDOLL, Huber Heights: “I think people should stop using it, because it’s offensive to some. It’s used too loosely.”
THERESA FRY, Beavercreek: “The trend now is to say ‘developmental disability.’ When you call someone a ‘retard,’ it’s meant as an insult. I would compare it to using the ‘N’ word.”
DENNIS LENNAERTS, Fairborn: “I wouldn’t use the term ‘retard’ myself, but I’m not offended when somebody else uses it, as long as they’re not making fun of or looking down on people who are retarded.”
JARED NATION, Sidney: “I don’t use it. It’s a hurtful word to say.”
BILL FRY, Beavercreek: “The county boards only recently stopped using the term. But kids and the entertainment industry use the word as an insult, which must be really offensive to someone who has a developmentally disabled family member.”
ARNOUD VAN DUIJN, Fairborn: “It’s the way you say it, the context, that makes it offensive or not. When somebody does something funny-stupid, you can use it with a laugh.”
HILARY ALLEN, Fairborn: “I think it’s very offensive and inappropriate. I have a friend with Down syndrome, and if I wouldn’t say it in front of her, I wouldn’t say it in front of anyone else.”
LESLIE FINCH, Trenton: “We have teenagers, so we hear all the new and upcoming words. A lot of them are using it after seeing ‘The Hangover’ scene … The kids have caught on to that. … Quotes in movies get so popular, and it floods over into different usage.”
What do you think of the plan to use red-light cameras to issue speeding tickets?
What do you think of the plan to use red-light cameras to issue speeding tickets?
ANDY ARNETT, Fairborn: “I don’t think it’s going to keep people from speeding. It has more impact on them if an officer stops them at the time. It’s just a way for the city to get more money.”
DION BERRYMAN, Xenia: “I think it’s a good idea to help stop accidents.”
CHRIS DAVIS, Kettering: “I think it’s a terrible idea. What if you’re not driving your car, someone else is driving it? The person who owns the car is going to get the ticket.”
DIANNE KIBLINGER, Springfield: “It’s probably good if it’s not just for added income. I got a red-light ticket in Springfield. I don’t remember actually doing it, but they send you a picture to prove it. But how do they prove the speeding?”
NIKKI IRWIN, Miami Twp.: “It sounds a little ‘Big Brother’ to me. I questions the Constitutional aspect of that. Where does it end? Where do we stop spying on people?”
Do you still buy or play vinyl records? CDs? Or do you download everything?
Gem City Records is closing Feb. 24. Do you still buy or play vinyl records? CDs? Or do you download everything?
MATT LYONS, Englewood: “I buy CDs occasionally, and I do still have vinyl records that I play. But I mostly download.”
SABRINA WHITEHEAD, Spring Valley: “CDs and downloads. When I buy CDs, it’s from Best Buy or Walmart. I get my downloads from iTunes. I think downloads are definitely the future. I’ll still be buying CDs, but a lot of people don’t.”
KENDALL RISHA, Fairborn: “I still play CDs. My grandma still plays vinyl. I’ll probably keep buying CDs for my car, but I download music, too.”
NICK PARENTE, Dayton: “I mostly just download. The last CD I bought was ‘Tha Carter III’ in the summer of ‘08.”
ZACH SCHOENER, Englewood: “I mostly download, but I bought a CD recently from Gem City Records.”
BRITTANY ALDRICH, Fairborn: “I buy CDs and I download. My dad plays vinyl records.”
What’s the best place around here for sledding?
What’s the best place around here for sledding?
GREG LOWERY, Huber Heights: “I haven’t been sledding for years. I used to go to Wright Brothers Memorial Park. That’s a great big hill. You get to the bottom and there’s a channel. You’re going about 50-60 mph when you get down there, and it’s nearly impossible to stay on your sled when you hit the channel.”
ANITA COX, Xenia: “Shawnee Park in Xenia. It has a real tall hill, and it’s not near a street or anything. I went there as a child, and I’ve taken my kids there.”
JANICE HOWARAH, Beavercreek: “Hillside Chapel off of Shakertown Road. They have really big hills there.”
LEE DALTON, Springfield: “There’s a hill behind Warder Park/Wayne Elementary School in Springfield. It’s a small hill, but it’s good for kids 10 and under. Not too steep, but it’s pretty long.”
KAY BURROWES, Huber Heights: “When I was little, I used to sled at George Rogers Clark Park. They had some big hills there, and it was really fun.”
LAUREN MITCHELL, Beavercreek: “Mad River Mountain. My friends tell me it’s the best place ever.”
CHRIS COLE, New Carlisle: “Wright Brothers Memorial Park. Big hills and fast.”
How much time do you spend daily on social networking sites?
How much time do you spend daily on social networking sites such as Facebook?
LIZ COX, Wilmington: “Almost all day. I’d say six to eight hours. I’m on Facebook, but not MySpace anymore.”
GREG SMITH, Dayton: “None at all. If I need to talk to friends, I just call them up.”
STEPHANIE HENDERSON, Xenia: “I work 70 hours a week, so maybe an hour a day when I get home. Maybe five hours a week, tops. I e-mail back and forth with my mom a lot.”
KEITH BALLINGER, Eaton: “None. When I’m on my computer, I’m doing work, and I don’t have time for that Facebook stuff.”
JANET YORK, Miamisburg: “None. I don’t have a computer, and I don’t want one.”
ALLEN WHITMORE, Dayton: “None. I just don’t want to.”
JAN BRYANT, Loveland: “None. I don’t have Facebook. I have a computer, and I have e-mail, but I don’t want to get sucked into too much time on the computer and not being productive.”
Would beer be a good incentive for you to give blood?
A Washington state blood center is offering donors a deal: Give a pint of blood; get a pint of beer. What incentive would work for you?
RAVEN BURNS, Miamisburg: “Free beer? I’m signing up; that’s all I’m saying.”
CHARLOTTE SHOULDERS, Dayton: “Free gas.”
RUSS SARVER, Washington Twp.: “Beer isn’t a good incentive. A cookie or orange juice, or both, is a good incentive.”
ED RHODES, Dayton: “I’d like a free ice cream cone from Graeter’s. One dip.”
KEN BAILOR, Oakwood: “Certainly not alcohol, but for a good cause I would give blood. I have donated in the past.”
NIKKI SWISHER, Washington Twp.: “I don’t think there needs to be an incentive. I give blood. It’s something we can do to help out another person. It’s very humanitarian.”
CLAUDETTE SARVER, Washington Twp.: “Just change the beer for a gift certificate. I only drink beer with pizza.”
NEAL LAWSON, Dayton: “Money.”
Should doctors be required to treat a certain number of Medicare patients?
Medicare may cut pay to doctors 21 percent in March, and more doctors are dropping Medicare patients. Should doctors be required to treat a certain number of Medicare patients?
LARRY MYERS, Springboro: “Not unless they can make money at it. Every time I go to the doctor, they complain about Medicare rates.”
MICHAEL ECTON, Trotwood: “I don’t think that you could force a doctor to accept a specific coverage, but I would hope that doctors would accept Medicare. For most seniors over the age of 65, that is their primary insurance. But I also think Medicare ought to be fair with its payment schedule.”
CYNDI TESTER, Greenville: “I think they should be required to treat everybody, whether you have insurance or not.”
KAREN ELLIS, West Carrollton: “No, I don’t think they should be forced to do anything, although it’s not right.”
LINDA DABBELT, Centerville: “The government should give doctors a break on their taxes so they could treat more Medicare patients.”
How do you change your fitness routine in the winter months?
How do you change your fitness routine in the winter months?
MARILYN MCFADGEN, Clayton: “In the winter I just walk indoors and ride a stationary bike.”
DERROLLE HAUGEN, Washington Twp.: “Less golf, more time at the West Carrollton YMCA.”
JILLIAN ZAHORA, Miamisburg: “I’m at school right now, so I just work out in the gym. And I do the Stairmaster.”
DEBBIE DALTON, Moraine: “I go to Payne Rec Center in Moraine.”
STANLEY MOHLER, Washington Twp.: “I go to the Washington Twp. Rec Center.”
Colts or Saints? Who will win the Super Bowl?
Who will win the Super Bowl — Colts or Saints?
MATT LIS, Washington Twp.: “The Colts. Peyton Manning is the biggest asset for the team. Usually it’s the team that makes the least amount of mistakes, and I think he’ll make fewer mistakes than Drew Rees.”
NEVADA BLAKE, Dayton: “The Colts, because of the camaraderie of the team. They work so well together. Peyton (Manning) is awesome. They’ve proven over time they’ve got what it takes.”
PAUL SCHWEICKART, Miami Twp.: “I think it’s fairly even. The Saints have momentum, and, after all that city’s been through, I’m pulling for them. ”
NANCY HATTON, Dayton: “I really don’t care who wins the game, because I’ll be like 90 percent of the viewers — watching the commercials.”
GREG GANTT, Oakwood: “I want the Saints, because I always root for the underdog.”
PETE KAUTH, Dayton: “The Colts will win. They have the better team and the smarter quarterback.”
STEVE TIEBER, Bellbrook: “I always don my Oakland Raiders jersey and root for them in protest. The Saints will win, although Indianapolis is the superior team. The people of New Orleans need one more reason to party.”
GEORGE HOUSER, Kettering: “I’m certainly leaning toward the Colts. I have no idea who will win. I think it could be a pretty interesting game, to say the least.”
MARVIN OLINSKY, Clayton: “I always have been an Indianapolis fan; however, I like the Saints. I’m looking for a great game, and, regardless of who wins, I’m planning to have a great time.”
BARBARA WIECHEL, Dayton: “I think Indianapolis is going to win because of Peyton Manning — he’s going to make the difference.”
Do kids today have too much homework or not enough?
Do kids today have too much homework or not enough?
VITA TAKIFF, Centerville: “Too much. I think the young ones are pressured a lot, and they’re being asked to do things that their parents have to get involved in because the kids can’t do them by themselves.”
SHIRELL TEVIS, Dayton: “Not enough. Because parents are busy working, some teachers try to make it easy on the parents.”
SHELLY BENSON, Sugarcreek Twp.: “I think, for the most part, it’s pretty good right now. They slowly integrate them into being able to handle more responsibility.”
SHAWN CASE, Springboro: “I’ve got four kids, and some of them do and some of them don’t. My two in middle school each have 45 minutes to an hour per night, but a lot of it’s online, so I think that’s appropriate. My first-grader has 30 minutes a night, mostly reading and vocabulary.”
MANDI CARDWELL, Fairborn: “They don’t have enough. In recent polls, it states that the U.S is something like 18th in (test scores). And the graduation rates have dropped.”
Should cities regulate the number of pets you can have?
The city of Bellbrook limits households to no more than two cats or two dogs. Other area cities set limits at four or five pets. Do you think cities should regulate the number of pets you can have?
TODD IMWALLE, Vandalia: “I have one dog, and I know people who have six. You would think that common sense would dictate a limit, but if it takes government to make people realize they shouldn’t have more than two or three, then I’m definitely for government stepping in.”
JOE BENNETT, Jefferson Twp.: “Yes. I’d say limit it to eight of any combination.”
CLYDE SLATON, Kettering: “No, I don’t. I think it’s too much government interference in our private lives.”
LISA ERDAHL, Troy: “I think more important than limiting the number is enforcing the license law and animal cruelty laws. And cats should be licensed, too.”
SAMANTHA HOANG, Miami Twp.: “For us, no, because our neighbor fosters dogs, so she has quite a few of them. But she finds good homes for them. That’s the important part.”
Do you pay any attention to the groundhog’s prediction?
Do you pay any attention to the groundhog’s prediction on Feb. 2?
SUE WILLIAMSON, Dayton: “I pay attention to it. You know the sun’s going to come out that day! It’s always sunny on Groundhog Day!”
BOB BRASSER, Centerville: “No, not at all. It’s pure chance; there’s no scientific background for it at all. It’s a quaint little story. It’s like the buzzards returning to Hinckley.”
GILLIAN VENO, Huber Heights: “Not really. I always watch to see if the groundhog will see his shadow. But I don’t really believe in it.”
IRENE CAMPBELL, West Carrollton: “I always listen to it, but I don’t put any stock in it.”
THERESA OSBORN, Waynesville: “I notice it, but I don’t pay any attention to it.”
Ohio now charges a $20 late fee if you don’t renew your driver’s license or registration within seven days of its expiration. Is that a fair way to raise revenue?
Ohio now charges a $20 late fee if you don’t renew your driver’s license or registration within seven days of its expiration. Is that a fair way to raise revenue?
WILLIE CLEVELAND, Trotwood: “It’s a way to raise revenue, but I don’t necessarily think it’s fair. There’s a lot of people struggling to pay the regular amount, especially people with multiple cars. I think a lot of people are late because of the way the economy is, and they just don’t have the money.”
JACKIE WINZELER, Springboro: “Yes. You need to live up to your responsibilities, and one of your responsibilities is to be on time with your renewals.”
ED BLAKE, Bellbrook: “I don’t think that’s unfair. Maybe not to raise revenue, but to get people not to drive with an expired license.”
KAREN GAINES, Dayton: “Yes, it is. It protects the people, as well. They know to get it out of the way. It gives them a sense of urgency and stops procrastination.”
MELANIE LEFFERS, Fairborn: “I never heard of that before. It’s a good way to raise money, but it’s not good for consumers.”
MARIE MARTIN, Kettering: “I think they’re putting so many fees on everything now as a way to get more money, and things are hard enough right now. We don’t need one more thing added on.”
