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March 2010
What do you think of Tiger Woods’ plan to return to golf at the Masters next month?
What do you think of Tiger Woods’ plan to return to golf at the Masters next month?
STEVE WITT, Middletown: “Why shouldn’t he return? Golf has missed him financially. I’ll watch the Masters, but I would watch it anyway.”
LATONYA WILLIAMS, Dayton: “I think it’s good. I think his reception is going to be mixed. Some people will want to see him come back, talk a little more, give an interview to see exactly where his head is.”
JEFF MARCUM, Mason: “I think it’s a good idea. It’s about time that he comes back. He’d have been better off to have admitted everything in the beginning; then everything would be blown over by now.”
LINDSAY GORDON, Kettering: “I think the scandals are separate from the sport, his job. Good for him if he’s going to return.”
T.J. TURNER, Franklin: “I don’t see anything wrong with it. The sooner the better.”
Would free RTA bus rides boost Dayton’s economy?
Would free RTA bus rides boost Dayton’s economy?
LAURA INMAN, Dayton: “If that allowed people to go to the eateries or anyplace they want for free, that would be a good idea, because there’s no place to park their cars downtown.”
KEVIN ASHBY, Dayton: “Yes. It’d bring more people downtown from around the county.”
JANICE MORNINGSTAR, Huber Heights: “No, because there’s nothing to do downtown, unless you work there.”
JANIE HACK, Kettering: “I would like to think so — anything to help downtown. You just need to have more things downtown to come to.”
STEPHEN FARIS, Washington Twp.: “In big cities, mass transit is really helpful. People get out more, shopping and doing other things, and they don’t have to worry about parking. I’m not sure about Dayton. I’m not one who lives where it would benefit me.”
Would the downtown Arcade be a good home for the main branch of the Dayton Metro Library?
Would the downtown Arcade be a good home for the main branch of the Dayton Metro Library?
KATHIE MAHAFFY, Dayton: “I would really like to see the old Arcade come back — the shops and the restaurants. But the parking wouldn’t really accommodate the library too well.”
CIERRA JEFFERSON, Trotwood: “It’s not a bad idea. It doesn’t really make that much difference, because the library is right around the corner already.”
DALE CREECH, Washington Twp.: “I don’t think it’s a net gain, because then you end up with an empty shell two blocks away. I’d rather see it used for something new.”
TOM HILLEARY, Dayton: “It’d be nice. It’d be more convenient for people who live downtown at the Biltmore and folks who are disabled. They wouldn’t have to go all the way over to where the main branch is now. And the bus center is right there.”
LIBBY HAYES, Wilmington: “I don’t know. It’s a beautiful building, so I hope they do something with it.”
FAY LUNDY, Dayton: “Oh yeah, because it’s right downtown, and that would be convenient.”
Wright State’s Nutter Center celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. What’s the best show or event you’ve seen there?
Wright State’s Nutter Center celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. What’s the best show or event you’ve seen there?
ALLAN HEARD, Fairborn: “For me, it was probably the Secondhand Serenade concert last year. It was my first concert ever.”
AMANDA GEORGE, Kettering: “Myself, singing the National Anthem before a Bombers game my fifth-grade year. It was cool, because we got to see this girl translating what we were singing in sign language on the big screen.”
JAY SKIDMORE, Troy: “We saw Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Alan Jackson. We also saw Martina McBride with Alan Jackson, and that might’ve been the best. But we’ve seen lots of sportings events there, lots of high-school basketball games.”
MARTHA HAYES, Huber Heights: “I saw ice skating and a black gospel artist there, but I don’t go that often.”
JOHN GEORGE, Kettering: “I’ve only been to concerts there. None stands out because I didn’t really like the way that sound system was set up. Rush was good, but it seems like the sound could’ve been better.”
How often do you use coupons?
How often do you use coupons and for what kinds of purchases?
RENEE MALONE, Dayton: “I use coupons for Pull-Ups (training diapers) and for wipes. I use them every time I get them — probably every two weeks.”
JESSE THOMAS, Fairborn: “I very rarely use coupons, but if I do, I get them from the back of the grocery receipt. Most of the time, when I get them in the mail, I toss them straight to the trash can.”
ALICE CUMMINGS, Dayton: “On food. Mostly yogurt and baby stuff. I use them about twice a month.”
ANNA SHOCKLEY, Beavercreek: “I don’t, unless you count pizza coupons.”
REGGIE SCALES, Atlanta, Ga.: “I use coupons for places that I go, like Pizza Hut or Domino’s — not for grocery stores. I should, but I’m not that organized.”
More and more Americans say they want to be cremated when they die. Would you consider it?
More and more Americans say they want to be cremated when they die. Would you consider cremation?
AMAD ALLEN, Dayton: “No. I just want my body to be shown like it was. I can’t see myself destroying my body like that.”
MARIE MILLER, Greenville: “Yes. I think it’s just easier. I think that’s what I’m going to do. Who wants to lie there and have everyone filing by looking at them?”
ED MYERS, Beavercreek: “I don’t think I would choose cremation, but I don’t have a good reason why. I’ve just never really considered it. I’m not planning on dying anytime soon.”
BILL MILLER, Urbana: “Yeah. It’s a cheaper way to go.”
SHANE PORTER, Portsmouth: “No. I’d rather have the traditional way of doing things.”
In Israel, if you sign an organ-donor card, you and your family can move up on the waiting list if you ever need an organ. Should the U.S. do this?
In Israel, if you sign an organ-donor card, you and your family can move up on the waiting list if you ever need an organ. Should the U.S. do this?
DAPHNE WHEELER, Huber Heights: “No. I think there’s more of a need to education people about what it means to be a donor. Some people fear what will happen. It’s about education, rather than saying ‘if you don’t, then you won’t.’ ”
KIM MILNER, Riverside: “My sister-in-law passed away a couple of years ago, and she was on the waiting list. So I think so. Maybe more people would be donors.”
TIM WILBERS, Centerville: “No. That sounds too much like ‘if I donate, I expect something in return.’ I’m an organ donor, and I don’t expect anything in return. I don’t think there should be reciprocity in organ donation.”
MORGAN PICKERING, Xenia: “Yes, because if you’re willing to donate, why shouldn’t you be at the top of the list?”
LINDSAY DEGRANDCHAMP, Ft. Wayne, Ind.: “I think it would be a smart idea. It would be a good incentive for people to give.”
MARC GRILLOT, Russia: “It makes sense. You’ve got to give a little to get a little.”
What video games are you spending the most time with right now?
What video games are you spending the most time with right now?
ANDREW WILLIAMS, Springfield: “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It’s very realistic. The online play is fun. I spend about and hour and a half a day on it.”
LYNDSEY THOMAS, Xenia: “I play the duck-shooting game on Wii. It’s fun. I spend about 30 minutes a day on it.”
JACOBY HIGHLEY, Greenville: “Castlevania Chronicles for PSP. I’ve always liked the Castlevania games. I probably spend about half an hour a day on it.”
JOHN WILLIAMS, Springfield: “NBA 2K10. I like how real it is. I play about an hour a day.”
MACKENZIE MCMILLIN, Enon: “My brother plays Call of Duty all the time. It’s pretty much all he does. But I don’t really play video games.”
Should bowling alleys be permitted to have video slot machines?
Ohio bowling centers say they should be allowed to offer video slot machines if the state allows horse-racing tracks to get them. Should bowling alleys be permitted to have video slot machines?
NATE BAILEY, Dayton: “No, because a bowling alley is typically a recreational area, like a skating rink. It’s more of a family environment. We wouldn’t want to introduce our youth to any form of gambling. They should keep it in a more secure, more adult environment.”
ASHLEY ZIMORSKI, Troy: “Sure. I don’t see a problem with it.”
BRENDA SCHIMMEL, New Carlisle: “No, because children are there. Would children still be allowed to bowl?”
PATTY NORTH, Dayton: “I don’t know. That’s a place for kids. I don’t recommend kids seeing that going on. That’s just telling kids it’s OK.”
ANDREW RYALS, Springfield: “I don’t think they should. If you don’t have to be 18 to be there, it would be indoctrinating kids to gambling.”
How old should a child be before getting his own cell phone?
A recent study shows cell-phone ownership among 8- to 18-year-olds rose from 39 percent to 66 percent in the past five years. How old should a child be before getting his own cell phone?
KEYATTA JONES, Dayton: “My daughter got a cell phone at age 7 for transportation issues. She’s 12 now, and she’s very responsible with it. We’ve only had the phone stolen once, but it’s never been lost or broken.”
GEORGE WILDER, Fairborn: “About 16. That’s when they become young adults and they may need it, and parents need to be able to contact them.”
CINDI MCMAHON, Huber Heights: “I haven’t even thought about it because my kids are 2 1/2 and 10 months. I dread the day that they start asking for it, but it might be a safety issue for them to be able call me if they need me. They’d have to be responsible enough not to lose it or break it, and know when it’s appropriate to use.”
MARVIN BONNER, Cincinnati: “Eighteen. They’re a little more responsible by that age.”
SHARON WILSON, San Diego, Calif.: “At least 16. I don’t think children are responsible enough to have cell phones.”
Should taxes be raised to cover the rising federal deficit?
Should taxes be raised to cover the rising federal deficit?
KEVIN KIRBY, Dayton: “Not really. I think we should just rein in our spending, not raise our taxes.”
MIKE BAKER, Miamisburg: “No, because I think the federal government should be required to balance its own books with the budget its got right now. There are too many taxes on too many things today, and there’s too much wasteful spending.”
JEWELL MICHAELS, Kettering: “Economically, right now, I would say no. It’s hard enough for everyone. But what do you do with that debt? Half of me says yes, and half of me says no.”
LARRY MUNZ, Fairborn: “No. We have too much debt right now, so I think you have to cut spending.”
Sony will start selling 3-D televisions in June. Would you buy one?
Sony will start selling 3-D televisions in June. Would you buy one?
MARY PRICE, Beavercreek: “We’re actually waiting to buy a flat-screen TV until the 3-D comes out, and we’ll base our purchase on what Consumer Reports says. My husband likes to stay on top of the latest technology.”
JOHN DATTALO, Beavercreek: “No. It’s a waste of money, and you don’t need it.”
ANDY PENROD, Fairborn: “No, because I just bought a television, and I’m waiting for the autostereoscopic displays where you don’t have to use the 3-D glasses. They have them now, but they’re like $25,000. I’m waiting for them to go down in price.”
ERIC LENHART, Dayton: “Probably not. We’re pretty tight with our finances, and we normally wouldn’t go out and splurge on something like that when there are other bills to pay.”
SHANTA CASSEL, Beavercreek: “It depends on the price and the quality. You don’t want to spend your money on a bad TV. Do your research. Don’t just buy something because it sounds good.”
Should the city of Kettering ban folks from gathering outside Fraze Pavilion to hear concerts?
Should the city of Kettering ban folks from gathering outside Fraze Pavilion to hear concerts?
CHARLES LITTELL, Butler Twp.: “The people should be allowed to gather on public property, but not on private property. Private property owners have a right to prevent trespass.”
JOSEPH STEPHENSON, Dayton: “I don’t think they should ban it. It’s good for people to come together.”
CINDY FALASCA, Beavercreek: “I hope not. I’ve been to Fraze shows, although I never listened from outside. But, having children now, I think it would be a nice escape to just go and listen outside for a little while.”
JASON COOK, Dayton: “It sounds to me more like enforcement should be kicked up, rather than barring people from sitting outside. If they’re in the public area, that should be OK.”
MICHELLE HUNTER, Fairborn: “I’ve been to the Fraze, but only inside. I’ve seen folks sitting outside. If I were a resident, it might make a difference to me, but I’m really not sure.”
When you first saw the E-Trade commercial with the “milkaholic Lindsay” baby, did you think it was spoofing Lindsay Lohan?
When you first saw the E-Trade commercial with the “milkaholic Lindsay” baby, did you think it was spoofing Lindsay Lohan?
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, 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, 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, Vandalia: “No. Her lawsuit is ridiculous.”
ADAM BOEHM, Lexington, Ky.: “No. I didn’t think anything about Lindsay Lohan, but I think it was hilarious.”
Does it make sense for the government to mail letters telling us our Census forms are on the way?
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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.”
If the U.S. Postal Service stops Saturday delivery, how will that affect you?
If the U.S. Postal Service stops Saturday delivery, how will that affect you?
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, 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, Dayton: “Considering my boyfriend is a Marine, and the only way we can communicate is by mail, that would really affect us.”
STEVE GRAY, Troy: “I have a post office box, so it doesn’t matter to me.”
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.”
Should your credit history affect your chances of getting a job?
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, 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, 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, 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, Vandalia: “I don’t see why your spending habits have any bearing on your work.”
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.”
Has the economy turned a corner?
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, 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, 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, Dayton: “No. No jobs and too much crime.”
MAURA NIXON, West Carrollton: “No. We’re in retail, and we’re not seeing any growth over last year.”
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.”
Would online voter registration be a good idea?
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, 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, Fairborn: “It’s a good idea. It’s more convenient.”
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, 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, 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, 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.”
What are you most looking forward to when Spring weather finally arrives?
What are you most looking forward to when Spring weather finally arrives?
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, 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, 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, Fairborn: “I’d just like to go sunbathing and boat riding.”
DIANA UNGER, Greenville: “Getting outside and staying outside! Running and biking and playing with the kids. They have serious cabin fever.”
ERIN BUTTS, Jeffersonville: “Being able to go outside and play with my dog.”
TERRY BROWN, Springfield: “Being able to get outside. I like to garden.”
How much soda do you drink?
Researchers say they’ve found a link between drinking soda and pancreatic cancer. How much soda do you drink?
CHRIS ENGLE, Dayton: “One when I wake up … about seven cans of Pepsi and one or two more from fast-food restaurants most days.”
SINDHU VELU, Fairborn: “Maybe two or three cans a day to keep me awake through work.”
KYLE BALL, Fairborn: “Probably at least one can a day, though I might have some more with lunch on workdays, too.”
KATHY FECHER, Beavercreek: “I used to drink a 2-liter a day in my 20s and 30s. Now I drink maybe one diet soda a week. I drink water, tea and coffee.”
KAREN ROBINSON, Dayton: “I actually just got diagnosed with gallstones, so I’ve pretty much cut out soda unless it’s caffeine-free and I need something bubbly. Water is pretty much my go-too now.”
DONNA MASON, Huber Heights: “One a month. It’s just too sweet.”
Should the air traffic controller who let his young son direct pilots be fired?
Should the air traffic controller who let his young son direct pilots at JFK International Airport be fired?
MONICA FRAY, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: “Yes. It’s not ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day’ in air traffic control. You’re dealing with hundreds of lives. It’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.”
CLYDE GANGER, Troy: “Yes. Anybody that’s responsible for maintaining clearance for planes carrying passengers should not be distracted by having his kids at his job site.”
MELISSA RIETHMAN, Marion Twp., Mercer County: “It depends. If they have all the security in place to restrict access, I don’t know why the boy was allowed in. There are more people than the father at fault here. Maybe he could just be put on probation or suspension.”
BEVERLY WALTERS, Union: “Yes, he should be fired. I never even knew they allowed kids up there with things so strict. That should be taken very seriously.”
SUSAN KAMMER, Brown Twp., Darke County: “There should be a policy saying no children in there.”
Do you do your own taxes? Have you started yet?
Do you do your own taxes or have someone else do them? Have you started yet?
NICK VOILES, Waynesville: “We do our own taxes with TurboTax. And, no, we have not started yet. And that’s unfortunate, because we have a refund coming.”
KERRI MELTON, Beavercreek: “I do my own, and I already have my refund back.”
SHARRON WEBSTER, Dayton: “We do our own. We haven’t started yet. We’ll probably wait until the middle of March, or maybe closer to the end of March.”
LEWIS BURROWES, Huber Heights: “My dad gave my information to his accountant about two weeks ago. I’m expecting a refund.”
DAVID SWEATT, Kathleen, Ga.: “I do my own. I haven’t started yet because I’m from Georgia and I’ve been up here a month and a half working at the (Wright-Patterson) base.”
JACKIE LUTZ, Cincinnati: “I do my own. I’m done. I’ve already sent it in. It’s just me, so it’s easy.”
Should an elected member of a city council be able to keep his seat when his job sends him overseas for months at a time?
Should an elected member of a city council be able to keep his seat when his job sends him overseas for months or even a year at a time?
CONNIE JONES, Kettering: “I don’t think so. He’s not there to know what’s going on in the community. You have to be there. Even though you can use the Internet, that’s not enough.”
ERIC WALKER, Bellbrook: “If he was military, then I would say yes. But he has a choice to say no. It’s the council’s responsibility to fill that seat.”
SHERRY LANTIS, Miamisburg: “No, he shouldn’t, because he has to make the choice of which job he’s committed to.”
SUSAN D’AUTREMONT, Englewood: “Yes, if they just have someone fill in, an alternate, until he comes back.”
RYAN D’AUTREMONT, Englewood: “No. People elected you to represent them. Unless it’s for a short time, like a month or so. I don’t know how a person could do that job if they’re not there.”
JAMES GREINER, Washington Twp.: “No. He can’t do the job he’s been elected for. Maybe they can have a temporary replacement for him so he can resume his position when he returns.”
Concealed-carry gun permits are at record-high levels. How do you feel about that?
Concealed-carry gun permits are at record-high levels, and OpenCarry.org is encouraging gun owners to openly carry firearms into establishments such as Starbucks. How do you feel about that?
ANNA VINSKEY, Beavercreek: “I think that’s great. It’s a pretty solid right. And if it’s carried concealed, then they have had to take classes on it.”
KEN JETER, Beavercreek: “I haven’t noticed anybody carrying guns in public. I’m not a supporter of concealed weapons, because, unfortunately, human nature is such that we don’t have the discipline to use other means of defense. It becomes the defense of choice, and it is unforgiving. When we have the choice to stay or run, because we have a weapon, we become brave.”
DALE SHANE, Martinsville: “I don’t believe anybody should be carrying a gun outside their house except the police. But I am a firm believer in the right to bear arms.”
MARY WELLBAUM, Beavercreek: “I’m not into carrying guns. I think they should restrict it more than they do.”
LISA HUFFMAN, Centerville: “I haven’t noticed anybody carrying guns. But it doesn’t make me feel comfortable.”
A government panel says almost all Americans should get seasonal flu shots. Will you?
A government panel now recommends that almost all Americans get a flu shot each year. Will you follow that recommendation?
JERRY WAUGH, Xenia: “I get a flu shot every year, absolutely. It’s critical. I’m middle-aged and a grandpa. I need to be healthy for my grandkids.”
ROBIN BROWN, Dayton: “Yes. A flu shot is a good thing. Young babies shouldn’t be getting them; when I had my girl, I didn’t take her out for at least seven months. But for everybody else, it’s a good idea.”
JASON MANGAN, Wilmington: “Probably not, because I don’t get sick, and I don’t go to doctors. I hate doctors. I get sick every once in a while, but nothing major.”
DOUG SMITH, Troy: “I’m a diabetic, and my physician recommends that I take it every year.”
JERRY FISHER, Fairborn: “I would. I already do.”
TIM MORGAN, Fairborn: “Yes, because flu shots are important to keep us healthy.”
Does your family live by the “5-second rule”?
A recent study by the Clorox Co. says germs glom right onto food that is dropped, even if it’s quickly picked up. Does your family live by the “5-second rule”?
SCOTT MCGRAW, Tipp City: “Yes. If my kids don’t pick it up and eat it within 5 seconds, the dog will get it.”
DEBBIE SNAVELY, Fairborn: “At our house, if it goes on the floor, then it goes into the trash. Or we give it to the dog.”
TIFFANY WANZO, Springfield: “Yes. Not if we were out at the mall, but if we were at my house, then it would be OK.”
BARBIE WHALEY, Beavercreek: “I have kids — they’re going to drop stuff and then put it right back in their mouths. If it looks really grimy, no. In bathrooms, no way. At home we follow the 5-second rule, but in other places only if they can rinse it off.”
SEAN BRITTON, Vandalia: “Yes. Kids live by that rule.”
Women will soon be allowed to serve on U.S. submarines. Is that a good idea?
The U.S. Navy plans to start allowing women to serve on submarines. Is that a crazy idea, or is it about time?
LOWELL JOHNSON, Franklin: “I think it’s a crazy idea. It’s too confining to put men and women together in a sub. I think they could do OK in the job, but I don’t think it would be a good idea.”
KENNY NORVELL, Dayton: “It’s about time. A woman should be able to do what a man can do.”
LAURA SIEGMANN, Lebanon: “I’d say it’s about time, because women should be treated as equals.”
COLBY COOK, Middletown: “I think it’s about time. There’s no reason women shouldn’t serve in all parts of the armed forces.”
DANA SAYERS, Washington Twp.: “I don’t think it’s crazy. Women have been able to serve in all the other branches.”
PAT SCOTT, Battlecreek, Mich.: “There are some pretty tough women out there who could handle that. It’s not for me, but if that’s her career choice, absolutely.”
Why is MTV’s “Jersey Shore” so popular?
Do you watch “Jersey Shore”? Why do you think it’s so popular?
JACK MERRY, Centerville: “I watch it. I think it’s popular because people like feeling smarter than other people.”
TERESA WILLIAMS, Dayton: “They’re popular because of the accent and all the drama that goes on.”
KATRINA FRYE, Beavercreek Twp.: “I have no idea why it’s popular. … There’s nothing appealing about it. It’s nothing I’d want my 9-year-old daughter to watch.”
CHRIS COCHRAN, Washington Twp.: “I’ve seen five or six episodes. A little bit of Snooki makes everybody’s day a little better.”
KELLI ZELINSKAS, Beavercreek: “I only saw Snooki on “Oprah.” I do not watch the show. It’s all big hair and fake nails.”
JEREMY MCMURTREY, Centerville: “I watch it because it’s funny, and it’s really happening.”
HEATHER ARNDTS, Huber Heights: “I’ve seen it. It’s so stupid. … They act really spoiled. They’re popular because they have an accent and they act the fool.”
BEN REEB, Centerville: “I’ve watched it a couple of times. I don’t know why it’s popular, but it’s hilarious watching drunk people.”
U.S. airports plan to start randomly testing the hands of airline passengers for explosives residue. Is that a good idea?
U.S. airports plan to start randomly testing the hands of airline passengers for explosives residue. Is that a good idea?
NATHAN DEAN, Kettering: “Yes. Years ago, my father and I were flying out of Germany, and they swab-tested his luggage. Then they asked him if he was taking heart medication, which he was. Some of the compounds in the heart medicine are the same as in explosives. So I believe it is effective, simple and safe.”
STEPHANIE STALLWORTH, Huber Heights: “It would definitely slow things down, but it’s less invasive than a strip search or some of the other things they might do.”
JONATHON BOSTICK, Springfield: “They need to either do it for everyone or not do it. If it’s done randomly, people will just say it’s racial profiling.”
SUE ROSE, Jamestown: “It would depend on how dependable the test was. If it was effective, then I wouldn’t have any problem with it.”
ATHENA SCHUTTE, Springfield: “I think every precaution is important. When I fly, I want to be safe. So if it takes a few more minutes to go through screening, I’d rather do that.”
SARAH BOSTICK, Springfield: “I think it’s smart. Even though it’s going to take more time, we’re trying to make air travel safer.”
What’s your favorite dog breed?
The most popular dogs in 2009, according to the American Kennel Club, were Labrador retrievers, German shepherds and Yorkshire terriers. What’s your favorite breed?
ED REEVES, Jefferson Twp.: “Dobermans. They’re highly intelligent, good with families and children, easy to teach and very loyal. I used to raise them. They’re good guard dogs, also.”
NANCY FOUTS, Kettering: “A beagle, because I own one. Actually, he owns me. I like his loyalty.”
SHIRLEY BANFILL, Trotwood: “Yorkshire terrier. That’s what we’ve got. I like them because they’re small and easy to take care of — they don’t shed.”
DARRICK COLE, Trotwood: “Akitas. They’re territorial, and they’re good with kids. They’re really pretty dogs, and they’re smart dogs.”
RAY ZAWADZKI, Vandalia: “We don’t have a dog, but the kids have a Labrador. It’s a friendly dog, a good kids’ dog.”
