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What's the best way to celebrate the 4th?
A big picnic with lots of food. Going to an amusement park. Camping out friends. Staying home and relaxing.

Do you support the Second Amendment?
Yes, guns are both a tool and a protection device. No, we should outlaw all guns. Guns are OK, but with some restirctions.

How will the new smoking ban affect you?
Hurray, I look forward to cleaner air! Rats, I need to quit. Probably won't notice. I don't like smoking, but I also don't like the ban.

Will gas prices change your vehicle choices?
No, I drive what I need. Yes, I'm shopping around for better mileage. Next time I buy, but no rush.

What would you most like to attend this summer?
A big family reunion. A class reunion. Concert, or major league sporting event. I'd rather just stay home.

Do you attend class reunions?
Love 'em, always attend! Didn't care then, don't care now. I go if I can, not a big deal. No, just a chance to show off.

How do you pinch a penny?
Driving less. Cutting down on 'luxuries.' Not really worrying about it. Cutting down overall.

Do you feel sorry for Ed McMahon?
Yes, I've been a fan since "Hereeeee's Johnny.!" No, he should have managed his money better. Ed who?

For whom would you vote today?
John McCain Barack Obama Write-in or third party candidate. I don't plan to vote.

Do you take cover when tornado sirens blow.
Absolutely, right away. Yes, but not right away. I look outside first them make up my own mind. No, I never really pay attention.

Planning a summer vacation?
Road trip! Cost is not a concern. Yes, but staying close to home. No, really can't afford it.

Have you updated to digital TV yet?
Yep, got a new set! Got a convertor box. Don't need to, on cable. Gotta get around to that sometime.

Why do you garden, or not?
I garden for the fun of it. This year, I garden to save on groceries! I garden for good food and exercise. I really don't garden at all.

Are you pleased with the Iowa Legislature?
Yes, smoking ban, union bill, all great things! More pleased than displeased. More displeased than pleased. I'm pleased they've gone home!

Where does your pet sleep?
In a crate or dog bed. In my bed! Anywhere it wants in the house. Anywhere, as long as it's outside.

How will the smoking ban affect you?
Never smoked, never will. Smoker, trying to quit. Smoker, and proud of it. I quit — and glad of it!

How is the price of gas affecting your family budget?
I'm driving less. I'm driving the same, but cutting down on other things. Both, driving less, and cutting back all over. It's not really affecting my budget.

Should election ballots be English-only?
Yes,. No. It really doesn't matter to me.

What was your best decade?
My 20s when I was footloose and free! My 30s when my family was young. The best one is always the next one! Any decade but the one I'm in right now.

Your view on Iowa's bottle law?
Leave it as it is now. Increase the 5 cent deposit. Expand it to include water and juice bottles. Increase it and expand it both!

Do you favor a smoking ban?
Yes, ban all public smoking - period! Yes, except the casinos. Yes, except for bars and restaurants. No, it's up to people, not government.

What should legislators do this session?
Make it more difficult for people to smoke. Ban cell phone use while driving. Raise, expand the bottle deposit. Go home and leave taxpayers alone!

Learning keeps us young; what would you like to learn this year?
I've always wanted to learn to play piano. I'd like to learn more do-it-yourself skills. I think I should learn another language. Nothing, I'm just a happy geezer!

How does faith play into your political choices?
Naturally, I vote according to my beliefs and values. I take it into account, but weigh it with other factors. I have personal faith, but it has nothing to do with my politics. Faith has no role in my choices.

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