It's time to take a stand!

Okay, everybody. It's time to get our hearts pumping and blood circulating as we prime ourselves for what promises to be a "spirited" campaign season.

So, what's your issue? What issue will get you out of the house and into the streets, doing your part to agitate for change?

Are you, yourself, or do you know anyone who is among the 47 million (and counting) Americans who do not have access to health care?

Do you sometimes wonder what you would do with the money that we're sending to Iraq and Afghanistan?

Are you getting just a bit peeved at the commodities speculators who, according to experts even in The Wall Street Journal, are giving us $4+ a gallon gas, and higher food prices, and higher heating oil prices? Do you see a benefit in high heating oil costs--you get so steamed up that you don't need to use as much fuel?

Do you wish that we'd all start living a little more "green?" Or, are you confident that geoengineering will bail us out of the enviro-mess we're in?

Parents--how happy are you with the way our schools are teaching your youngsters?

Teachers--have your ability and flexibility to teach your subject been left behind?

Does Derry need Exit 4-A? Do you agree that "Pledge" is best as a furniture cleaner?

Keep those comments and counter comments coming! Election time is here!

--George M.