Readers Survey - What do you think? I have written about what’s on my mind, what’s on yours? Here are some national and local issues that I hope will elicit a response.

Radio shock jock Don Imus has dominated the talk shows with the reaction to his comments on the Rutgers women’s basketball team. Is his apology enough, or should he be fired?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently went to the Middle East and met with Syrian President Assad. She has been praised for reaching out to our enemies while others call her naïve. Did her trip help or hurt how the U.S. is perceived in the Middle East?

Maryland is facing a structural deficit. It looks like the Governor may propose new taxes on services to raise more revenue. There already have been proposals to raise gas and tobacco taxes.

Should gas taxes be raised in Maryland? Would it make a difference to you whether the money is used for creating more roads or improving public transportation?

Do you think taxes on tobacco should be raised and the proceeds used to provide health insurance to the working poor?

Was the Maryland General Assembly right to ban smoking in restaurants?

A few weeks ago, the City Council approved a pay raise for itself and the Mayor. Do you think they deserve it? If you live in the city, would that affect how you vote?

Whether you live in the city or not, are you satisfied with the current candidates for Mayor of Baltimore and who would you vote for? If not, who would you like to see enter the race?

The race for President has already started. Fundraising among the candidates is at an all-time high. Is there a defining issue for you in this race? Is America ready to elect a woman (Hillary) or an African-American (Obama) President?

Labels: Imus, Mayor, Race, Tobacco

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