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March 3, 2008
Video slots
The law enforcement community can't seem to agree on whether video slot machines are legal or not. What do you think?
Elder abuse
Is there more that can be done to protect the elderly from scammers?
March 4, 2008
Biodiesel
Will you use biodiesel fuel?
Trashed files
Is this a matter for the FBI?
March 5, 2008
No smoking
No smoking on college campuses? Have they gone too far? Or is the ban overdue?
Mental health
Should state officials get additional power to manage the mental health system? Or is this putting too much authority in the hands of state bureaucrats?
Triad challenge
Will you take the challenge? How? Are you so locked into your car that you can't give it up?
Intergalactic legal network
OK, let's lighten things up a little. Should the intergalactic legal network investigate the police department, too?
March 6, 2008
A neat coffee table?
Let's assume that the manhole covers and storm grates aren't being sold for scrap. What other use could thieves have for them? Let's have some fun with the idea.
And while we're at it, do you know why manhole covers are round?
Wedding disaster
Do you have a worst wedding disaster story? (Not counting the one about you marrying the wrong person.)
Rich Brenner
After 33 years broadcasting sports news, Rich Brenner is calling it quits. By all accounts, he's a genuinely nice guy, whether you like his broadcasting style or not. Will you miss him on Fox8?
Drought
Tell the truth: You thought the drought was close to being over. You thought the restrictions were rescinded. Have you seen drought violations?
March 10, 2008
Right to protest
Some legislators are talking about giving Greensboro residents the right to file protest petitions, making us like every other citizen in the state. Generally speaking, each member of the Guilford delegation must sign on. Should they?
March 11, 2008
Legislature
How much is it worth to you the taxpayer for the General Assembly to come to town for a daylong session? (We don't know the estimated cost yet, but we will report it as soon as we get it.)
Halfway House
The zoning commission decided to block a halfway house on South Elm. Right decision?
Water restrictions
Is relaxing the water restrictions right now wise?
March 12, 2008
Hansbrough
Is Tyler Hansbrough deserving of all these accolades?
March 13, 2008
Grades
Eleven educators, education officials and students gave the school system a C average on its performance. What grade would you give it?
LYFE
Do you think gang activity in the city is down?
March 14, 2008
Democratic debate
They're going to debate in North Carolina next month. Have you decided who you're going to vote for yet?
Get off that couch, you potato!
Will this study inspire you to exercise more? Did this tell you something about exercise and its effects that you didn't already know?
Eden mural
Does this mural celebrate the wrong kind of history?
March 18, 2008
Are you worried about the economy?
Are you worried or cautiously optimistic about the economy?
March 19, 2008
Redistricting
Should the City Council reconsider its districts? Did the City Council redistrict itself fairly?
March 20, 2008
Jobs
Are you having trouble finding a job? Do you have advice for people who are?
Triangle Lake
Help the school board with tonight's issue: Create a school within a school for some students at Triangle Lake Montessori or send them a distance away to Colfax Elementary.
Obama's speech
Voice your thoughts about Obama's speech on race.
Organ donor
Is there a good reason not to become an organ donor?
Wright expelled
Is expelling Rep. Thomas Wright a good decision by the N.C. House?
March 21, 2008
Landfill
Is using the White Street Landfill for household waste a good idea?
March 24, 2008
NCAA tournament
What's the biggest surprise of the tournament so far? Davidson's success? Carolina's domination? Duke's early exit? Your lousy bracketology?
Obama interview
If you could interview Obama during his visit to Greensboro, what would you ask him? I don't know that he will grant us an interview, but if he does, we'll ask some of your questions.
March 25, 2008
Plastics
Does this concern you? Will you stop using plastics in any way?
Skybus
Will a change at the top of Skybus help or hurt the airline...and help or hurt the airline at PTIA?
Clinton interview
Same thing as Obama. If you could interview Clinton during her visit to Winston, what would you ask? I don't know that she will grant us an interview, but if she does, we'll ask some of your questions.
March 26, 2008
NCAA Tournament
What's the most you've paid for a ticket to an event and why?
March 27, 2008
Race and politics
Is it time to heed Sen. Barack Obama's call to move beyond the "polarized back and forth about who is doing what to whom" when it comes to discussions of race? If so, how can we do that?
Your observations
If you attended the Obama rally, what were your impressions?
Jack Armstrong
Have a memory of Jack Armstrong you'd like to share?
Teacher pay
Is it right that teachers have to pay to take a day of personal leave?
March 28, 2008
Clinton impressions
If you attended the Clinton rally, what were your impressions?
March 31, 2008
Jesse Jackson
The Rev. Jesse Jackson said Sunday that the United States has come a long way in the 40 years since the Rev. Martin Luther King's death -- but the country still hasn't accomplished King's vision of a level playing field. Agree?
Kings Mill
Are the residents in Kings Mill being treated fairly?
Women's NCAA
Should the NCAA have sent UNC to Greensboro?
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