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The Candy Cane: Religious Symbol Or Just Candy?
Across the US the candy cane is being banned as a symbol of Christmas and potentially offensive to non-Christians. Is the candy cane a religious symbol, or is it just candy? Wait till you hear what folks on the street have to say about this one!!!!
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Should The Pike Be Privatized?
Some say the operation of the turnpike should be privatized. Others say the problem is Big Dig debt and not management. What do your neighbors think? Find out here!!!
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Supermarket Healthcare?
There are rumblings of a move to provide healthcare in supermarkets.
Is this an answer to emergency room over-crowding or is this just unacceptable?
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Junk Mail: Obscene Waste Or Protected Speech?
The production and distribution of junk mail uses vast resources including precious energy. Should unsolicited junk mail be banned or is it a form of protected free speech? Bradley Jay hits the mean streets so you don't have to.
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Sarah Palin: Washed Up Just Getting Started?
Did Sarah Palin acquit herself in a manner that bodes well for her political future or has she relegated herself to the ash heap of history. The Jay Talking question this week is, now that the dust of the election has settled, do you think Sarah Palin wi
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Family Values
Family Values: You know them, you love them, but can you define them?
Is the term a metaphor for spiritual values, or American values, or 1950's values, or anti-choice values, or Republican values? Is it assumed that Democrats, by definition, cannot espo
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The White Flag Of Surrender
The McCain campaign is sticking with the notion that to remove troops from Iraq and bring them home or re-deploy them elsewhere is to wave the white flag of surrender. Of course you DO agree with them. Or do you?
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Veep Debate Street Reaction
Palin exceeded expectations. Did she score a net gain for her party? Bradley Jay goes to the street to get the the real deal.
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Student Palin
If you were the moderator of a Vice-Presidential debate, what would you ask Sarah Palin to be sure that she has been studying her foreign policy Cliff Notes?
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On Palin: Where's The Beef?
Now that the novelty of candidate Palin is evolving into scrutiny, what will we find? Is there in fact any beef? The street speaks. (Remember, that I include ALL responses)
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The Palin Five
Some say Sarah Palin's five children will prove a distraction should she become Vice-President. Do you agree? Is it sexist to even ask the question?
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McCain's Big Blunder
The street thinks McCain made the BIG MISTAKE with his VP choice. Find out why.
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United States Rattles Olive Branch!!!
Obama is already influencing foreign policy as is evidenced by administration moves to communicate with Iran. Given this change, do you think conflict with Iran is likely?
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MBTA Chief Drives To Work!!!!
Daniel Grabauskas, MBTA chief, can't see fit to take the T to work. Is this hypocrisy or good sense? The street speaks.
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Making Scents
Some would like to see perfume banned from public transportation. Insanity? Maybe not. Find out now? The street speaks.
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A Close Shave!!!
Once and for all we end the centuries old controversy over the proper way to shave. Does one shave with the grain or against the grain?
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Do You Feel Safe On A City Bus?
With the high price of gas, public transportation becomes a more attractive option. But do you feel safe on the city bus system?
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Boycott Anyone?
Would a boycott of the Olympic opening ceremonies be counter-productive?
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Windpower: Right or Blight
Are you in favor of building wind power generators in the waters off Nantucket of do you feel that this would damage the character of our our beautiful region?
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O'Billary?
Should Obama invite Hillary to play second fiddle? Would she accept?
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Randy Moss: Perp or Victim
Does your gut tell you that the charge against Randy Moss is legit or that he is the victim of a gold-digger?
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Free The Crackheads?
Many persons imprisoned on crack charges may be eligible for release due to a perceived double standard in sentencing for crack cases versus powdered cocaine cases. Are you okay this or do find it disturbing?
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Shocking Treatment!!!!
A special needs school in Canton has received approval to continue to use shock treatment on students in spite of "shocking" revelations. Do you agree with the use of shock treatment?
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What Is The Best Beer In The World?
In the third and final installment of "Jay Talking Goes To Eastern Europe" I ask the people of the Czech Republic, home to some of the best beers in the world, what their favorite beer is. (If you would like to try some of the beers they mention, many goo
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Ouch, That Hurt!!!
Recently something happened to me that physically hurt a lot. I will tell you the story, but first I want to hear your tales of pain. Lets hit the street and compare stories.
Don't forget to shoot me a myspace friend request at www.myspace.com/jaytalkin
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How Much Do You Hate The Mail In Rebate?
I ask the street how they feel about mail-in rebates and how much the rebate has to be for to bother jumping through all the hoops necessary the get the rebate.
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Guiliani vs Romney: Who do You Fear Least?
They say the Republican primary race is a two horse affair featuring Guiliani vs Romney. In a nightmare of a hypothetical world where one had to choose between these two candidates, which way would you go?
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What's So Bad About Bll.
Will Bill hurt Hillary's chances of being elected. If she is elected will he help her lead effectively?
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N.I.M.B.Y.
The National Institutes for Health recently cleared the way for a bio-research lab the South End. This lab will be working with some scary pathogens. The Feds say is it safe. Do you believe them? Would you be okay with such a lab in your back yard?
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Boston Through Tourist's Eyes
It is easy for locals take Boston's assets for granted. I asked tourists and residents alike to take a moment to reflect on their favorite Boston attraction.
Their answers will motivate you to get out and enjoy some of the things we pay such high taxes
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Horse Race
If someone gave you one thousand dollars to bet on who the next president will be, which candidate would you put your money on?
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Draft? Anyone?
If America re-instituted a military draft and you were tapped to serve, would you serve, go to jail, or leave the county?
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Barry Bonds
How do you feel about Barry Bonds, the home run record, and the steroid controversy?
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Darwin and Politics
Some Democrats, and even more Republicans, have doubts concerning the theory of evolution and prefer to embrace creationism. This was a factor in the most recent presidential election and may be important again in the next election as a creationist may pr
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Flip-Flopper: Is it still a lethal label?
Considering the current administration's dedication to staying the course, no matter what, will the phrase "flip-flopper" be the deadly weapon in the up-coming election that it was in the previous election?
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The Billary Factor
If Hillary Clinton should become President, to what extent will Bill be involved in running the country?
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Why Have We Not Been Attacked Again?
Is the fact that we have not been attacked since 9/11 the result of the administration's efforts or because the threat is not as acute as feared?
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Dr. Death
Dr. Jack Kervorkian is out of prison. He may or may not resume assisting with suicide. Are you in favor of his activities and do you favor assisted suicide in general?
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Stupid Stunts
Summer is here and emergency rooms are full of folks who got hurt doing foolish things. What is the dumbest thing you ever did?
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Patriotism Defined
How do you define patriotism and has the national definition changed since nine-eleven?
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America's Best and Worst
Bradley Jay goes street-side to find out what folks think America's greatest achievements and failures have been
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Should Gonzales Step Down?
Do you believe that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales actions regarding the dismissal of United States attorneys should be cause for him to step down?
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Guardian Angels: Help Or Hinderance
Boston violent crime is out of control. The Guardian Angels have hit the streets. Will they save the day or cause more trouble than they are worth?
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Should Schools Spy On Students?
Schools are spending time and money snooping on their students on-line activities. Is this justified or is it a violation of privacy?
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Perspective On The New Bedford Immigration Incident
Now that the dust has settled and we have some perspective on the illegal immigrant bust in New Bedford, what are your thoughts on the event and how officials might act differently in similar situations that are bound to occur.
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The Boston Reflex
Was Boston's response to the recent guerilla marketing scheme a justified reaction or not?
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Airlines Versus Kids
Should a family be kicked off an airline flight if their child refuses to behave?
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The Surge: Go or No
Is President Bush's plan to send a surge of troops to Iraq a good plan or a bad plan?
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Romney Report Card
Bradley Jay hits the street and asks you to give out-going Governor Romney a grade on his performance while in office.
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Charlie and The MBTA
How do you feel about the MBTA fare and pass structure changes and the new Charlie Card system?
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Honor Roll Paranoia?
Do you agree with those that would remove school honor roll lists from the news papers? Find out what folks on the street think.
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Organ Donation Motivation?
Should registered organ donors be sent to top of the waiting list if they themselves should ever need a donated organ?
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Dems Win. Now What?
Now that the Dems victory party is winding down, it is time to start thinking about what changes may be actualized.
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Just Plain Mean
Has the negative tone in the race for governor gone too far?
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Gas Price Manipulation?
Gas prices are coming down and elections are coming up. Do You think this is a coincidence?
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Deval dogged by "Memory Lapse" Does it bother you?
As we ramp up to the November elections, Deval Patrick continues to be dogged by his involvement with a convicted rapist. Patrick first said he had no memory of contributing five thousand dollars toward a DNA test for a convicted rapist. Then he remember
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Fear Of Flying?
How has the recently uncovered plot to blow up ten planes over the Atlantic affected your feelings about flying?
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Big Dig Therapy
Is the Big Dig making you crazy? Bradley Jay goes live to give you a chance to vent.
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Has Israel Gone Over The Top?
Bradley Jay braves the hot concrete to find out if you believe Israel's reaction to the kidnapping of a soldier is justified.
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Stupid Things
Bradley Jay heads to Boston's Park Street station to ask people, "what is the stupidest thing you have ever done?"
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What Would The Founders Say?
This is the season that we celebrate and contemplate the Founding Fathers.
How would they grade us on how we have managed the prize that they won for us?
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Iran: The Real Deal
The United Stetes cried wolf in Iraq. Now the real wolf is at the door. What do we do about Iran.
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Boston: Is Bigger Better?
Boston's Mayor Menino is behind a proposal to build an eighty story sky-scraper in the city. He believes that the associated city growth is a slam-dunk good thing. Not so fast Mr. Mayor. Lets check with the street first.
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No Go On The Seat Belt Law
An initiative to make not wearing a seatbelt a primary offense was defeated. Does that make you all warm and fuzzy inside? Bradley Jay asks the street.
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Da Vinci Hoopla
Is the hoopla over the Da Vinci Code movie an over-reaction or does the Church have a legitimate gripe?
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Go Sox
Bradley Jay pounds the pavement to ask how you think the Red Sox will do this year given what we have seen so far.
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What Is your Favorite Breed of Dog
Most people enjoy the companionship and unconditional love a dog can give, but there is a wide range of opinion on what breed best delivers that companionship. Bradley Jay asks the street "What is your favorite breed of dog?"
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Temptation
A new reality show concept features men who are about to enter the priesthood and tries to tempt them away from the cloth. Is this out of bounds or fair game? Would you watch it or would you avoid it? Bradley Jay gets the street word.
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Impeach President Bush?
Bradley Jay finds a surprising number of people on the street that feel President Bush should be impeached. Why? Find out.
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Immigration: Crisis At The Gate
The immigration situation has become an important issue. Bradley Jay pounds the pavement to get the get you street opinion on this hot-button topic.
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Northern Ireland
Bradley visits Ireland to talk about the situation In Northern Ireland
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Portgate
Is the concern over Portgate justified or are we paranoid?
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The Perfect President
Bradley Jay hits the street with a challenge."In the best of all possible worlds, please describe your perfect President of the United States."
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Gay Parenting
Gay Parenting: Win/win option or path to national decay?
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Oil Company Profits
This is a market economy, but oil is a matter of national secutity. Should the government step in or let market forces prevail.
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Seatbelt Law
Are the proposed changes in our seatbelt law beneficial legal paternalism or too much government?
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Torture
Do you condone the use of torture on suspected terrorists?
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Bradley Jay is out and about talking with you.
