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December 2009
Are you making New Year’s resolutions this year?
Are you making New Year’s resolutions this year?
JORJA STEINER, Miami Twp.: “I will. There are two: one for work and one for home. I want to continue to have patience with my first-graders. The other is just to work out more and eat healthy.”
SHEILA OWSLEY, Dayton: “No, I’m not, because I never follow through with them. If I were, it would have been to stop smoking, but I stopped last week.”
TINA FOTE, Clearcreek Twp.: “Probably not, because I can never keep them more than two or three weeks. If I did (make a resolution), it would be to take better care of myself.”
LEWIS WALP, Miamisburg: “No. They’re usually not kept, so what’s the point?”
KEITH TANNER, Dayton: “No, I never do, because I’m living by God’s grace.”
TITUS GREEN, Brevard County, Fla.: “No, I am not, because I find I rarely keep a resolution.”
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TweetWhat was the best thing that happened to you in 2009?
What was the best thing that happened to you in 2009?
MICHAEL WENTE, Troy: “I got confirmation that I can get my master’s degree in social work from Ohio State for free.”
BETH COPPER, Miamisburg: “The best thing, through the bad economy and my husband’s illness, is that we’ve drawn closer to each other. He had a stroke, but he’s doing amazingly well. As Christians, we believe that our faith has helped us, and God’s used that in a good way.”
ROBIN BRADSHAW, Huber Heights: “Having a son. He’s my second. He was born June 29.”
BILL HEY, Centerville: “I retired from Gem City Engineering after 30 years there and 48 years in the business.”
BEN ARNOLD, Middletown: “I joined the Navy back in July. It’s been great.”
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TweetIs it reasonable to let people off planes that are delayed more than 3 hours?
The Transportation Department is ordering airlines to let people get off planes that are delayed on the ground more than three hours. Is that reasonable?
JEFF FRANTZ, Beavercreek: “From what I understand, a three-hour limit is better than what it used to be. But I believe three hours is still a long time to wait on the tarmac. I would be frustrated.”
MATT ANSPACH, Vandalia: “Probably. I’m in the military, so I’ve experienced it many times. I’ve been on the ground probably two or three hours at a time.”
ANDREA LYLE, Dayton: “Probably. But I couldn’t just sit there for three hours.”
JOHN LEWIS, Carlisle: “Yes, very reasonable. We stayed on the ground for an hour once, and that was about the limit, especially for people traveling with kids.”
DANA BIEHN, Washington Twp.: “That seems reasonable. They should be able to get a break.”
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TweetSeats are being sold for rides into space in 2011. Would you go?
If you had an extra $200,000 lying around, would you consider buying a ride into space on a passenger spacecraft when that becomes available in 2011?
MIKE EWALD, Centerville: “No. I just have too many other priorities.”
ALISHA ROBERTS, Germantown: “If I had so much money that I didn’t care, maybe. Just to see it and say I did it. But only if I had the money.”
CINDY KLEUSKENS, Germantown: “No. I would prefer it to be well-tested before I took that challenge. If it tests out as safe and OK, then I would do it in a few years — if I had that extra money lying around.”
TONY GROSHEK, Miamisburg: “If I had the extra 200 K, no, I would not do that. Especially at this time of year, there are a lot of people who have much grater need than for me to go into space and treat myself.”
ERIC LOPEZ, Clarendon Hills, Ill.: “Yeah, I’d do it. I’ve seen pictures, but I think it would be different to really experience and see how big everything really is.”
MIKE MCCRAY, Englewood: “If I had plenty of money, I guess I would, for the novelty of it and to be able to say I did it.”
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TweetShould Ohio pass a law making it illegal to text while driving?
Should Ohio pass a law making it illegal to text while driving?
TIM SIMPSON, Springboro: “Absolutely. There’s no way you can keep even one eye on the road and text. It’s too dangerous.”
CAROL ARMSTRONG, Trotwood: “They ought to make it illegal to talk on the phone AND to text, both. It’s absolutely ridiculous. We almost had people run into us on the way over here.”
RAY ALLEN, Miami Twp.: “Yes, for the safety of the public, because statistics show the rate of accidents have increased.”
CIERA ROBINSON, Trotwood: “Yes, because you can be texting and a car can come from anywhere and an accident happens.”
ASHLEY ROLFES, Kettering: “Yes, it should be illegal, because people aren’t paying attention when they’re driving on the roads. Even on the phone, they drive terribly.”
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TweetWhat’s the highest number of items you’ve ever checked out from a library?
What’s the highest number of items you’ve ever checked out from a library at one time? (The Dayton Metro Library, for example, lets patrons check out 50 items at a time.)
SHERLEY KURTZ, Beavercreek: “When I was a teacher, I sometimes checked out at least 50. I think all the libraries in the area will hold books for us.”
LEAH JAMES, Centerville: “About six, mostly DVDs and blu rays. I think 50 is a lot. I didn’t know you could take out that many.”
ANN CONOVER, Germantown: “It’s probably been about 15 books at a time. At our library, they’ll let you keep checking out books, even if you haven’t paid up all your fines. They probably should limit that, for financial purposes.”
BRITTANY CATO, Bellbrook: “Probably five books. I’d probably never check out 50 — that’s a lot.”
DENISE MANLEY, Centerville: “Probably seven books. But it’s not surprising that teachers, classrooms, things like that, would take out a lot more.”
MIKE MARTIN, Spring Valley: “Seven. All books. I think 50 is obnoxious.”
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TweetHow will you spend Christmas Day?
How will you spend Christmas Day?
LORA LIETZ, Middletown: “Ours is just like everybody else — going to my Mom and Dad’s with all my siblings and nieces and nephews — 21 people in all. We eat, have a gift exchange and sing Christmas carols while my Mom plays the piano.”
KAREN DEVANEY, Washington Twp.: “We don’t have any family. My husband Michael and I are alone, so we usually spend it with our neighbors. We have wonderful neighbors!”
MICHAEL SHIELDS, Dayton: “Giving out presents at my Mom’s. I’ll just watch my family be happy.”
GENE MILLER, New Lebanon: “We just spend it quietly at home. We’ll have family in the day before. But we do go to the kids’ just to see what happened.”
DANIEL MILLER, Centerville: “We’ll be in Palo Alto, Calif., celebrating with our daughter, her husband and grandchildren.”
COURTNEY GREATHOUSE, Trotwood: “I’ll probably relax — take it easy as a day off, sleep in and spend some time with family.”
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TweetWhat’s your favorite thing about the holidays?
What’s your favorite thing about the holidays?
MICHELLE FORSYTHE, Centerville: “I think probably the food, spending time with the kids, and giving the kids lots of presents and seeing their faces on Christmas morning.”
MICHAEL BOWSER, Centerville: “The sharing and the people coming together.”
ARLISHA FLOYD, Dayton: “It ain’t spending money! Spending time with my family, and being off work. And the food.”
RON HAUSFELD, Fort Loramie: “I guess everybody’s attitude; they’re a lot more laid back. Not as many people seem uptight and stressed out. Everybody’s happier — till you get the credit-card bill.”
VELINA RANKIN, Centerville: “Her! (pointing to her mother). She’s my favorite part of every day. She’s my best friend.”
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TweetWhat’s your favorite holiday song?
What’s your favorite holiday song?
LYNN HUELSMAN, Oakwood: “ ‘Mary Did You Know,’ by anyone. I love that song. It was running through my head over and over the other day. I also like ‘O Come All Ye Faithful.’ ”
NIKKI TOLSON, Monroe: “ ‘The Christmas Shoes’ — it makes me cry every time I hear it. I love that song.”
PATREESA HARRISON, Dayton: “ ‘Deck the Halls.’ It always seems kind of fun.”
WENDY WINN, Oakwood: It’s probably ‘The Christmas Song’ by Nat King Cole. It gives you the feeling of Christmas, and he’s got that smooth, wonderful voice. It’s kind of old-fashioned.”
TAMMY THALLS, Lewisburg: “ ‘Silent Night.’ I like the tempo of it, and that It’s dealing with the birth of Christ.”
DOMINIQUE MESSENGER, Dayton: “I like ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town,’ because, if you’re bad, he’s not coming.”
BILL ENGLE, Richmond, Ind.: “ ‘O Holy Night.’ Both of my daughters have sung in the high school choir, and the choir does a fantastic job with that song. A couple of times it’s brought tears to my eyes.”
JENNIFER CRUSE, Anna: “ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.’ I like the magic of the flying reindeer.”
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TweetWhat’s the best present you ever got when you were a kid?
What’s the best present you ever got when you were a kid?
SHEENA LATTIMORE, West Carrollton: “WWF wrestler toys when I was about 7. Hulk Hogan and Macho Man.”
JOHN MUSTARD, West Carrollton: “I got a Flyer train set when I was about 7. I’d been wanting it, and I asked Santa for it when he was downtown at Rike’s. That was almost 60 years ago, and it’s still in the family — one of my grandson’s has it.”
JANET MYERS, Miamisburg: “A Sonja Henie doll when I was 8.”
AMBERLY ZICHT, Centerville: “I remember this 6-foot, white stuffed animal with a red bow around it. I laid that thing on my bed until I was 20 years old.”
LEE SCANCELLA, West Carrollton: “A pair of roller skates when I was in grade school. It was a surprise because, back then, you couldn’t afford anything.”
SUZEE COPE, Middletown: “A bride doll, when I was probably 9. She had high heels and pearl earrings. I named her Lana because she looked like Lana Turner, who I thought was gorgeous.”
DEIDRE LUCKETT, Trotwood: I guess my PSP. I really wasn’t expecting to get it, so I was really surprised. And after that, it would be my Barbie Jeep.
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TweetDo you believe in re-gifting? Have you done it?
Do you believe in re-gifting? Have you done it?
STEPHANIE AKERS, Dayton: “Yeah. I’ve done it. It’s fine if they don’t know. I feel bad NOT re-gifting if I’m not going to use it and you spent money on it and it’s just going to sit in my closet.”
JOE ALLEN, Centerville: “No, I don’t. I think it’s rude. I guess if they never find out about it, it wouldn’t be a big deal, but I wouldn’t feel right about it.”
TARA SUTTON, West Carrollton: “Yes. If it’s something I really didn’t care for and I’m not going to utilize, I will wrap it up and re-gift it to someone I think might like it.”
LIZ ROSEBERRY, Miamisburg: “I’ve never done it, but I don’t see any reason why not. But I just keep everything. I guess I got the whole packrat thing from my Grandma.”
CHARLOTTE BEGLEY, Middletown: “Yeah, if it’s brand new, you’ve never used it, and you know the person would want it, then I believe in it.”
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TweetWhat’s the best Christmas movie ever?
What’s the best Christmas movie ever?
DAN CHAMBERS, Miamisburg: “ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with Jimmy Stewart. It just embodies what Christmas is all about.”
ANDREA RIEGER, Centerville: “ ‘Christmas Vacation,’ definitely. It reminds me of the chaos and fun of family and the holidays.”
MARY BETH FIRESTONE, Monroe: “Mine is ‘Polar Express.’ It’s the true spirit of Christmas. You’ve got to believe — as an adult, you must believe.”
CHARLES MATNEY, Concord Twp., Miami County: “ ‘White Christmas.’ It has top actors like Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney.”
CAROL SALYERS, Trenton: “ ‘Christmas Vacation.’ I’m not your typical, mushy Christmas person. But everybody can relate to someone in that movie. You know everyone has one of those characters in their families.”
JOE ROSS, Cincinnati: “ ‘A Christmas Story.’ I love that movie. I like it when Santa kicks him down the slide, and when he shoots himself in the eye.”
APRIL NEWELL, Springboro: “My favorite is ‘The Nutcracker,’ but it’s not really a movie; it’s a show.”
RYAN STROUD, Cincinnati: “ ‘Jingle All the Way.’ It’s just an all-around fun film. It has an antagonist, of course, but in the end he becomes the protagonist — Sinbad, of all people. And it shows Arnold (Schwarzenegger) has a humorous side.”
JAMIE WYSE, Butler Twp.: I’d have to say ‘A Christmas Story,’ because it’s funny to watch now, because it took place in the 1940s.”
ANN DANIEL, Clearcreek Twp., Warren County: “ ‘Scrooge’ — the original one. It’s just traditional.”
LATOYA GRIER, Dayton: “ ‘The Grinch Who Stole Christmas’ (the Jim Carrey one), because he was a mean man who finally learned the value of Christmas.”
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TweetAre you dreaming of a white Christmas this year?
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas this year? Do you want it to snow Christmas Day?
LINDA COMBS, Clayton: “I like it when it snows on Christmas Day, as long as it stops the next day.”
BECKY NEAL, Miami Twp.: “I love it when it snows on Christmas Day. It’s like God has just blanketed everything in pure white, and we’re starting over again at the Christmas season, celebrating Christ’s birth.”
ALEISHA KENNEBREW, Xenia: “No, because when it snows it’s very cold and it’s windy and it messes up my hair.”
MATT HILL, Centerville: “My wife really likes it, but I don’t like driving in it.”
DAN CUMMING, Washington Twp.: “I like it when it snows on Christmas. The landscape is beautiful, and it’s what Christmas should look like.”
SHERI SPARKS, Springboro: I like it when it snows on Christmas Day. It’s another gift from Christ, another part of his beauty.
KATIE ENGLEHARDT, Dayton: “No, I don’t like it. I don’t like the cold or the outdoors in general.”
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TweetWhat’s your worst experience traveling by airplane?
What’s your worst experience traveling by airplane?
SAMANTHA HUNDT, Kettering: “I was coming back from Costa Rica several years ago and there was a huge snowstorm in Dayton. We got to Atlanta, but they kept delaying the next flight. Finally, they said everything was closed and we wouldn’t be able to get a flight until the day after Christmas. Four of us rented an SUV and drove to Dayton. We got there at 2 a.m. Christmas Eve.”
DENISE SMITH, Waynesville: “I wouldn’t say I’ve had any horrible experience. I just go home yesterday from California, and everything went smoothly.”
BOB BECKER, Kettering: “We were at the Cincinnati airport waiting for a flight to California, and they were waiting for a part or the plane. Three hours later, we left on the same plane without the part. They decided we didn’t need it.”
JEFF SEATON, Beavercreek: “I had a bad experience traveling to Wisconsin. The flight kept getting delayed. We sat in Dayton International for 10 hours. Finally, they put us on a flight, but then delayed us again on the tarmac. We finally took off, but there was turbulence the whole time. And then the landing was rough — we went in, hit and went sideways, then went back up and then landed again. The two-hour flight ended up taking 11 hours.”
STEVE BUSCH, Kettering: “My last flight experience was 10 years ago, and nothing bad happened at all.”
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TweetWould it be better if we started greeting each other with a bow instead of a handshake?
Would it be better if Americans started greeting each other with a bow instead of a handshake to avoid passing germs?
JILL RUSSELBURG, Bellbrook: “I don’t think so. It’s not personal enough. It’s very cold. We’re a warm fuzzy country.”
JACCARD WELCH, Riverside: “I could see it happening, but there would definitely be a fuss in the transition, because people don’t like a change in the social norms. Already you hear those commercials about teaching toddlers to kiss their sibling’ toes and not their nose.”
DERRIK YOUNG, Piqua: “I’m not the kind of person who worries about germs. I happen to like the tradition of shaking hands. I’d rather keep our tradition than adopt someone else’s.”
MELISSA WOLF, Middletown: “I bow out of that conversation. I don’t think it would ever happen.”
ZACH ROBBINS, Troy: “I’m a hug guy, honestly. But I’d keep it traditional with shaking hands.”
JULIE JONES, Washington Twp.: “I think it sounds silly to bow. If it’s the norm in other cultures, that’s fine. But I think to try to change now is silly.”
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TweetDo you know anyone who has moved back in with their parents because of the economy?
Do you know anyone who has moved back in with their parents because of the economy? How’s that going?
RACHEL MERRITT, Clayton: “Me. It’s good. I still pay rent every month, but it’s not as much as I was paying by myself. It helps me save money. But living with Mom, you can’t just do what you want to do.”
SANDRA SMITH, Piqua: “No, but it’s a good idea if you don’t have any options and your parents will let you back in.”
ERIN BROWN, Carlisle: “Yes. It’s better than when they were on their own. It’ll be just until they find another job.”
PATRICK MAXWELL, Miamisburg: “Me, but not back in with my mother. I’ve moved in with my sister. It’s working out. It’s just the process of trying to get back on my feet is difficult. But it’s nice to have a place to stay.”
A.J. MOUSER, West Carrollton: “Yes, and he goes out and does whatever he wants now. … It’s been seven or eight months. He won’t move out until his mom makes him.”
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TweetShould coach Brian Kelly have taken UC to the Sugar Bowl before taking the Notre Dame job?
Should coach Brian Kelly have taken the University of Cincinnati football team to the Sugar Bowl game before taking his dream job at Notre Dame?
FRED GRUTTEMEYER, West Carrollton: “Absolutely. I don’t think it’s fair to the UC team.”
JOHN WAGNER, Mason: “Yeah, he probably should have, but, in reality, he has to start at Notre Dame right away, because he has to start recruiting right away.”
JACK VONDRELL, Washington Twp.: “Unfortunately it’s not an option, because he has to recruit for Notre Dame. The NCAA should address the problem. They could move back the signing day for potential recruits or not allow coaches to interview till the bowl games are over.”
PAT WARNER, Piqua: “Yes. The kids deserve the trip, and I’m rooting for the kids.”
JIM ALBRECHT, Kettering: “No. Why should these young men who have had a perfect season play for a coach who’s leaving them at the end of the season?”
NORMAN WARNER, Piqua: “The problem isn’t Brian Kelly. The problem is when college coaches are interviewed before the season ends.”
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TweetDo you think celebrities like Tiger Woods are entitled to any private life?
Do you think celebrities like Tiger Woods are entitled to any private life?
RICHARD ECKHARDT, Clayton: “They’re not entitled to the same private life I’m entitled to. Tiger Woods lives in a gated community, but makes a billion dollars selling underwear, sports drinks, tennis shoes — everything under the sun. That’s the tradeoff — he’s trading some of his personal liberties for a billion dollars.”
TAMMY ORCUTT, Beavercreek: “Yes. I don’t really think that’s anything that has to do with him playing golf.”
DEBORAH JONES, Fairborn: “No. I think when they make money from the public, then they open themselves up for public scrutiny.”
KIM KRETZ, Beavercreek: “Yes. I think every person is entitled to an inherent amount of privacy — even though they’re celebrities.”
ANGELA WEBB, Fairborn: “Yes, because they are human. Despite the fact that they’re celebrities. That shouldn’t matter.”
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TweetEighty percent of Ohioans cut back on the time they spent volunteering in the past year. Does that surprise you?
Eighty percent of Ohioans cut back on the time they spent volunteering in the past year. Does that surprise you?
JUANITA CHANEY, Sidney: “Yes. With the economy the way it is, you’d think people who aren’t working would have more time to give, instead of less.”
LISA LEWIS, Dayton: “No. Nowadays people aren’t as giving of their time. Everybody’s just busy, absorbed in their own lives.”
RYAN WALKER, Miamisburg: “No, because the economy’s bad; people are out of jobs. I guess it’s a case of “help yourself” before you can help others. And they might be helping family and friends that are in need right now.”
STEFAN PUGH, Dayton: “Yes, because that’s a huge number. Maybe people have to spend more time looking for jobs or taking care of their families, in which case it’s not surprising.”
ROSE KELSEY, Kettering: “No, because of the economy. People are looking for work and don’t have the time to give to volunteering.”
EARL WASHINGTON, Fairborn: “A little bit. Eighty percent sounds high.”
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TweetHow much of your holiday shopping will you do online?
How much of your holiday shopping will you do online?
MARK BROWN, Dayton: “None. I’m just too traditional, I guess. I enjoy going out to shop. Plus, with the identity theft, online shopping unnerves me a little bit.”
NADINE KAZUBA, Fairborn: “I usually do, but this year I haven’t done anything yet. If I don’t find anything I want in the stores, I’ll do all of it online.”
FELI JASNOWSKI, Englewood: “Zero. I like to touch and feel and see and try on.”
BRITTANY SCHLECHT, Dayton: “Probably not any. I got most of it done on Black Friday.”
ADRIANA SUTTON, Dayton: “I don’t think I’m going to do that at all because of the shipping costs.”
NATHANIEL GILLIS, New Carlisle: “About 35 percent. But I’m a frequent shopper at the Fairfield Mall. The bad thing about online shopping is there’s no interaction — they can’t demonstrate the product in front of you. You have to try to imagine what it’ll be like.”
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TweetAn insurance company stops payments for a woman on long-term disability for depression because her Facebook photos show her having fun. Is this going too far?
An insurance company has stopped benefits for a woman on long-term disability for depression because her Facebook photos showed her having fun. Is this going too far?
LIONEL JONES, Fairborn: “Yes. They don’t really have enough evidence — just a picture is not enough to take her off their plan. I don’t think that’s right.”
RICK ANDERSON, Fairborn: “Yes, because depression occurs in intervals and isn’t always measurable. Privacy is not the issue, because Facebook is a public page. You put your pictures on there, therefore you want people to see them.”
BONNIE WETZEL, Beavercreek: “Yes, I do, because everybody’s allowed to have fun. Just because you have a medical diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to be that way every minute.”
BILL JONES, Dayton: “Yes. Insurance companies don’t treat people right.”
RANDALL PICKLE, Dayton: “I think it was going too far. It was in a private area that they shouldn’t have been involved in anyway.”
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TweetDo today’s TV commercials offend you?
Are you embarrassed or offended by any of the commercials on TV? Should some subjects be taboo?
DARLENE DOLL, Dayton: “I know of one — the Jeep commercial, because it says ‘I live. I ride. I am.’ There’s only one ‘I am’ — God is ‘I am.’ And I’m writing to Jeep to let them know how I feel.”
DARRYL MCGOWAN, Trotwood: “The one against cigarettes with a lot of people lying on the ground like they’re dead. You can’t make anyone stop doing what they want to do.”
LINDSEY BARRERA, Xenia: “Maybe not banned, but some could be censored or only shown during certain hours. I understand it’s good that guys know about tampons and yeast infections, but it doesn’t need to be plastered all over the television.”
DANISHA VASSAR, Beavercreek: “Yes — some of the Victoria’s Secret commercials. Even though I am a customer, I’m kind of embarrassed by some of their commercials.”
MARK BUSCHUR, Beavercreek: “Absolutely not. I think they can be even more revealing with everything from Victoria’s Secret to the late-night commercials for gentlemen’s clubs.”
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TweetShould the trials of the 9/11 defendants be televised?
Should the trials of the 9/11 defendants be televised?
SAMUEL COLLIER, Beavercreek: “It’s such a touchy subject, I really don’t think it should be televised. It’s just going to be fodder for our troops overseas to deal with, and it’ll add to an atmosphere in which we’re already perceived as negative toward Islamic culture.”
FRANK GILBERT, Fairborn: “Absolutely. We were all affected that day in one way or another. The physical damage was in New York, but it was felt everywhere. People in Iowa are going to want to see justice done the same as people in Manhattan.”
DUANE ESTES, Miamisburg: “No. First of all, the trials should be held in a military tribunal, not civilian courts. We don’t need a spectacle or to give them a platform to promote.”
JOANN MILLARD, Dayton: “I don’t know why not. I’d probably watch them.”
ROBERT CAMPBELL, Springfield: “Yeah, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m not sure I’d watch it, and I’m not sure it should be in New York. I think the military should handle it..”
KIMBERLY HOPE, Cincinnati: “Yes, so the victims who were affected can let the American people know how they’re doing through their victim impact statements.”
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TweetShould ABC have canceled appearances by Adam Lambert after his raunchy AMA performance?
ABC has canceled three appearances by Adam Lambert after his raunchy AMA performance, including ‘Good Morning America,’ ’ Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.’ Is that fair?
KIRK STIVERS, Beavercreek: “Yeah, I think it’s fair. It was just a little too explicit for public TV, in my opinion.”
WILLIAM DULANEY, Kettering: “Yes, because those are family-oriented shows (well, maybe not Jimmy Kimmel), and his behavior wasn’t very family-friendly.”
RITA JEWELL, Dayton: “Because I’m a religious person, I’m going to have to say yes.”
NATHAN WATTS, Centerville: “I don’t know if ‘fair’ is the issue. I’m sure they don’t care whether it’s right or wrong; they just want to make money in the end.”
ANGEL KEMPLIN, Jamestown: “Yes, I do. He was foul.”
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TweetWould you like to read Sarah Palin’s new book?
Would you like to read Sarah Palin’s new book?
DICK SORENSEN, Beavercreek: No, I’m not interested. I’ve heard a lot of hype about it. She’s an interesting person, but the book doesn’t turn me on.
ROD JABALLAS, Washington Twp.: I’ll buy the book. I’ll buy three or four if I have to, just to help her.
TISHA ROSSER, Dayton: No. I don’t know what to say about that. I don’t want to be offensive. But I’m not interested in anything she has to say.
LARUE THARP, Middletown: Yeah. I just like Sarah Palin.
KATIE STEPHAN, Piqua: No, because I’m getting really tired of hearing about Sarah Palin.
MARIA DIMMITT, Springboro: No, because a lot of her comments don’t sound very intelligent. I have no reason to read it.
BILL WITT, Dayton: No. I just don’t read books.
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TweetShould high school athletes be excused from gym class?
Should high school athletes, cheerleaders and marching band members be excused from gym class requirements?
KRISTIE MICHAEL, German Twp.: No. They should go through the same requirements as all the other students. It’s their choice to have an extracurricular.
DENISE YOUNG, Centerville: Yes, because the amount of exercise they get is extreme in their practices after school.
JOEY HILL, Moraine: No, because physical exercise is always needed. Just doing a sport a couple of months out of the year — that’s not good enough.
KAREN MURTON, Moraine: No, because they’re in sports, so they should be able to participate in gym class, too.
CARLA RUSSELL, MIddletown: No. Just because they’re athletes doesn’t mean they should be excused.
ADRIANA INMAN, Fairfield Twp., Butler County: No, they should not. As peers, they should be part of the gym class. I believe in the equality of the students. If one has to do it, all of them should.
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TweetWhat’s the best deal you’ve seen this holiday shopping season?
What’s the best deal you’ve seen this holiday shopping season?
MARCEA WAGGONER, West Carrollton: I haven’t really started yet, but I went to Old Navy and Bath and Body Works, and they seem to have pretty good deals.
MARILYN DELK, Greenville: Apparently we’re not looking for the right things, because we haven’t seen any good deals yet. And we looked on Black Friday. All we’ve bought so far is calendars, books and stocking stuffers.
YASEMIN ATAK, Miami Twp.: Everything at Macy’s — all the stuff for my husband, my kids — even my kitchen. I found wonderful prices — a roaster for $7.99!
VIK DHAWAN, Washington Twp.: A Samsung washer and dryer at Best Buy.
PATRICIA COGGESHALL, Miamisburg: My new cell phone.
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TweetWill you miss Oprah’s talk show when she retires?
Will you miss Oprah Winfrey’s talk show when she retires in 2011?
MARK BROOKS, Dayton: Yes. It’s just been on so long, you’re used to seeing Oprah coming on in that time slot. Even if they replace it, there’ll never be another Oprah — just like there will never be another Phil Donahue.
ANNETTE LINTON, Monroe: No. I don’t watch it. I did for a while, but then I just wasn’t interested in the topics she had.
JERRI CONING, Washington Twp.: I really will. I love her. I’ll miss her because of all the good things she does. She’s just phenomenal. No one can beat her. And she spreads it around — she doesn’t keep it all for herself.
TASHA JENKINS-SEND, Dayton: No, because I don’t watch it. She doesn’t interest me.
NADRA NEWASH, Arcanum: I’d have to say yes, even though I don’t watch it. I’m always hearing somebody quote Oprah. Not to mention she’s been on so long — for history’s sake (the show will be missed).
ANGELA JONES, Dayton: No, because I barely watch it now.
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TweetDo holiday decorations go up too early on your street?
When do the first outdoor holiday decorations go up on your street? Is that too early?
MICHAEL HANNIGAN, Lebanon: They’re up right after Halloween, which is absolutely too early. They should go up after Thanksgiving.
DELORIS ROBERTS, Kettering: The Saturday after Black Friday. That’s not too early, because everybody’s so busy, they have to do it when they can, and a lot of people are off work then.
EZRA HEARD, Middletown: It used to be right after Thanksgiving, and that’s about the right time. I’ve got to get through Thanksgiving before I worry about that.
MARC DEVOE, Centerville: It’s usually the weekend of Thanksgiving, and that’s about right. It looks pretty. All the trees are dead, so that spruces it up a little.
AUDREY STARNES, Riverside: Two days before Thanksgiving. That’s too early. After Thanksgiving would be better.
BRIAN REYNOLDS, Kettering: There were some up (the Saturday after Thanksgiving). That’s not really too early. I’ve seen them go up earlier.
ADAM HARRIS, Phillipsburg: Tuesday before Thanksgiving. That’s not too early, but, usually, the day after Thanksgiving is good.
MARCIA KAUP, Coldwater: This year it was early — the week before Thanksgiving — because of the nice weather. That’s a little too early. They should wait until right after Thanksgiving.
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TweetWhite House party crashers: Is the controversy justified?
Is the controversy over the couple who crashed President Obama’s first state dinner warranted?
GAIL BOWLING, Springboro: Yes, absolutely. It’s a matter of national security. They could have just as easily been terrorists. It’s outrageous.
DONNA ROYALSTON, Trotwood: I just think that maybe they’re blowing this out of proportion. It wasn’t done with any criminal intent or to do any harm.
CHARLES HERKINS, West Milton: Yes. They should give them a heavy fine to stop others from trying it.
MIKE MCKINNISS, Clayton: I think so. How’d they get past security in the first place? I’m sure the Secret Service was quite alarmed that they got past.
SHIRLEY ALLEN, Clarksville: Yes, because if they can get in, anybody can get in.
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TweetDo you expect to dine out more in the next six months?
Do you expect to dine out at restaurants more in the next six months than you did in the previous six months?
LAURA EMRICK, Eaton: About the same. The economy has affected how much I dine out, but that started more than six months ago.
DIANA RUTLEDGE, Dayton: Probably the same. I really don’t have any reason to change.
HIREN PATEL, Kettering: I expect to go out about the same amount, because I’m not making more money.
APRIL SADOWSKI, Xenia: No change. I don’t really go to restaurants that often anyway.
GARY YOUNG, Galloway: About the same — no more or less We’d already cut back before.
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