Senator Harry Reid’s health care bill would cost $848 billion, the Congressional Budget Office said. What are your feelings? Too expensive About right Should do more

Medical marijuana is legal in Michigan. Some are now calling for lawmakers to legalize small amounts of the substance for personal use. Should marijuana be legalized? Yes. No.

Has the Quality Deer Management program resulted in larger bucks? Yes No It's too early to tell.

The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to say that locking up juveniles and throwing away the key is cruel and unusual — and thus, unconstitutional. Other than in death penalty cases, the justices never before have found that a penalty crossed the cruel an Yes. No.

Have you bought gold as the value of the dollar decreases? Yes. No.

Gen. Stanley McChrystal wants another 40,000 troops in Afghanistan. What should the president do? Send more troops. Keep troop levels the same. Pull them out.

Chicago, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, Madrid hope to host the 2016 Olympics. Which city do you think the International Olympic Committee should select? Chicago Rio de Janeiro Tokyo Madrid

The cities of Iron Mountain and Kingsford are studying police and fire services to save money and improve efficiencies. Do you think the cities should combine forces, and create one police and fire department? Yes. Combine forces. No. Keep it as it is.

Social service, education and labor groups are urging state officials to raise taxes to avoid cuts in the state budget. Their plan includes expanding the sales tax and changing the income tax. Is this a good idea? Yes, we need to save state services. No, we should cut expenses.

Are you satisfied with President Obama’s performance so far? Yes No

Should deer hunting season be expanded? Yes No

Who is going to win the NFC North this season? Packers Bears Lions Vikings

Do students today have too much or not enough homework? Too much Not enough It’s just right

Should lawmakers pass another stimulus bill? Yes No

Do you support President Obama’s health care reform proposal? Yes No Need more details

Should Congress be involved in implementing a college football national championship tournament? Yes No

What is your favorite summer pastime? Fishing Picnics Hiking/biking Family get-togethers Traveling Camping Spending time at a cottage

What’s your favorite Fourth of July treat? Hot dog. Brat. Watermelon. Ice cream. Cheeseburger. Nachos & cheese.

Should a Tea Party rally be held in conjunction with the July 4 parade? Yes No

Should the gas tax be raised to pay for improved roads? Yes. I want good roads. No. I cannot afford a tax increase.

Should the government limit the pay of top executives, or anyone in the private sector? Yes. These guys make way too much. No. They could start limiting my pay, too.

Should President Barack Obama close the prison camp at the Guantanamo Naval Base in Cuba? Yes No

Which show is better? Biggest Loser Dancing with the Stars American Idol

What advice would you give new graduates? Go to college. Go to trade school. Join the armed services. Get a job locally and work your way up.

Tea Party protests were held throughout the country this week. Do you support their efforts? Yes No

John Madden has retired from the NFL broadcast booth. Who should replace him? Steve Mariucci Cris Collinsworth Howie Long Terry Bradshaw Troy Aikman Jillian Reynolds

Should Mexican truckers have access to U.S. highways? Yes No

Should Wisconsin continue the earn-a-buck program? Yes No

Who do you think will win this season’s American Idol? Adam Lambert Kris Allen

What name should be given to the albino deer at City Park? Snowflake Snowball Bianco Frosty Blanco Al Alby Casper the Ghost Blizzard Lumi Whitey Winter Powder Snow White Snow

Wisconsin is considering a bill that would require ignition interlock devices in the vehicles of first-time offenders whose blood alcohol content is above .15 percent. Should this proposal become law? Yes. No. Every vehicle should have them.

How do you rate your community’s road crews’ efforts to clear the roadways this winter? Poor. The roads are much worse this year. Fair. They’re doing as much as they can to keep up. Good. The roads are cleared in a timely manner.

What kind of dog should Barack Obama get? Labrador retriever Yorkshire terrier German shepherd Golden retriever Beagle Boxer Poodle Bulldog

Are you worried about global warming? Yes No

If you found a bag of money on the sidewalk, what would you do? Don't tell anybody, and spend it. Save it and see what happens. Turn it in to the authorities. Give it to a charity. Leave it alone. Throw a party for all my friends.

How’s your diet going? Terrible. I need help. So-so. I’m losing slowly but surely. What diet? I eat what I want. I’ve lost a lot of weight, and I feel great.

What was the top local story of 2008? Train Bridge Shooting Niagara Mill Closing Spread Eagle Stabbing Iron Mountain City Council Controversies Beecher-Amberg Fatal Crashes Kevin Kirsch New Trial Former Chiropractor Sentenced Iron Mountain Man Missing

Should deer baiting be banned? Yes No

Should the government limit the pay of top executives? Yes No

Should the NCAA have college football playoffs? Yes No

With more than $1 billion in campaign contributions, this presidential election was the most expensive in history. Should the U.S. limit election spending? Yes No

Was race an important factor in selecting a presidential candidate? Yes No

Do you believe the new administration will protect the Second Amendment? Yes No

To avoid all the political fund-raising, would you support tax-paid election campaigns? Yes. Stop the special interests. No. They should pay their own campaigns.

An insurance study says Sioux Falls, S.D., has the safest drivers in the nation. How safe are drivers in your community? Very safe. They're good drivers. So-so. Some are bad, some are good. Very poor. Drivers here are idiots.

Should the U.S. drill for more oil, and build new power plants? Yes. We need to reduce energy costs. No. Conservation is the answer.

Should helmets be required for bicycle riders? Yes. It will reduce injuries and deaths. No. It should be up to the individual. Yes. But just for minors, not adults.

Should schools drop sports, and allow clubs to take over organized sports, as they do in Europe? No. Sports help school spirit. Yes. Schools should concentrate on academics.

How would you rate Gov. Granholm’s performance? Good. She’s headed in the right direction. Fair. She’s doing the best she can. Poor. Michigan is a train-wreck thanks to Granholm’s policies.