Every day Dispatch.com asks readers to comment on issues of the day.

February 13

• The Hot Issue: Do you wait for the prime-time TV coverage to find out who won Olympic events that took place earlier in the day? No: 77%

February 10

• Do you believe state officials make decisions or award contracts as a direct results of money they receive from campaign contributors? Yes: 93%

February 9

• Should the government prohibit Social Security numbers from being listed on driver's licenses? Yes: 67%

February 8

• Are you more likely to attend Columbus Clippers games in a new Arena District stadium than in their current location? No: 53%

February 7

• The Hot Issue: Will the president and Congress be able to meet the goal of cutting the budget deficit in half by 2009? No: 83%
• Which fast-food restaurant serves the best breakfast? Why? McDonald's: 46%

February 5

• How do you rate this year's Super Bowl commercials overall? Which one was the best? The worst? Rating: 2.5 out of 5  

February 3

• Does the election of John Boehner as majority leader improve the chances of ethics reform in Congress? No: 78%

February 2

• Should the current federal tax cuts be made permanent even if they increase the budget deficit? No: 60%

January 31

• How would you grade President Bush’s performance after five years in office? Rating: 2.1 out of 5  
• Do you agree with the Academy Award nominations? Which film/actor/actress was snubbed?
• Should the government require Exxon to invest more of its record profits in alternative fuel? No: 61%

January 25

• Should all Ohio high-school students be required to pass four years of math as well as physics, chemistry and a foreign language to get a diploma? No: 73%
• Are you convinced that global warming is a problem? Yes: 54%

January 24

• Scientists say today is the most depressing day of the year. Do you agree? No: 83%
• What's your prediction on how Super Bowl XL will play out?

January 23

• Do you think Ford can rebound to become America's best-selling brand of car again? No: 63%

January 19

• Should city workers in Columbus and other cities  be required to live within city limits? No: 69%
• Is 16 too young to drive a car? Where would you set the minimum driving age? Yes: 63%

January 18

• Should doctors be allowed to prescribe lethal doses of medicine for terminally ill patients who request it? Yes: 77%
• OK, you tell us: What’s the Hot Issue today?

January 17

• How will the departure of his running mate affect Jim Petro's campaign for governor?

January 16

• With the favored Colts eliminated, which team is your pick to win Super Bowl XL? Why?

January 13

• Should Ohio raise its minimum wage to match or exceed the federal rate? Yes: 67%

January 12

• Should the United States issue a national ID card to help prevent terrorism? No: 62%

January 11

• Would the presence of trans fat stop you from buying Girl Scout cookies? No: 60%
• Is there a current professional athlete who alone is worth the price of admission? Who is it? Yes: 62%
• Under what circumstances should a city be able to take private property by eminent domain?

January 10

• Should the Senate confirm Samuel Alito as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court? Yes: 55%

January 9

• Would you pay a subscription fee to listen to Howard Stern or commercial-free radio? Yes: 51%
• Do you believe machines can do a better job than humans at screening airline passengers? Yes: 57%

January 6

• Do you agree with Pat Robertson’s remarks about Sharon? Why or why not? No: 91%
• Which do you send more of today: letters or e-mails?

January 5

• Do you think corruption has increased among public officials in the past decade? Yes: 63%

January 3

• Have you ever tried to quit smoking? Yes: 86%
• What’s your reaction to seeing Maurice Clarett in court on robbery charges on the third anniversary of his touchdown to win a national championship for the Buckeyes?

January 2

• Have you ever been a smoker? Why did you quit or why do you keep smoking? Yes: 85%

December 31

• Do you typically make a New Year’s resolution? If so, what’s yours for 2006? Yes: 79%

December 30

• Do you think 2006 will be a better year than 2005? What are your predictions for the new year?

December 29

• Do you support a statewide smoking ban? Yes: 55%

December 28

• Would you choose per-channel pricing for cable TV service? Yes: 73%

December 27

• Does Ohio have too many ways to take away your driver’s license? Yes: 74%

December 26

• Who has been your favorite personality during Monday Night Football's 35-year run on ABC? Least favorite? Why?

December 23

• What do you think about Gray Line offering a bus tour of the devastation of New Orleans?

December 22

• The holidays are a good time to help the downtrodden and less fortunate. If you were Santa Claus, what one thing would you give the Blue Jackets?
• Should Congress allow oil companies to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge? No: 57%

December 21

• Should public schools teach about intelligent design in addition to teaching about evolution? No: 72%

December 20

• Who controls the thermostat in your house and what temperature do they set it at?

December 19

• Should the president have the power to order wiretaps on American citizens without congressional or court approval? No: 68%

December 16

• Does a bar sign saying 'For service speak English' represent illegal discrimination against immigrants? No: 83%