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77 °F Forecast | Road Cams Thursday, September 16, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal How To Guide Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Rogue Valley's Finest EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend August 22, 2004 Since WE Asked: Setting A Presidential Precedent After the Rogue Valley visits of Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen. John Kerry, we all were feeling a bit of politician-overload. So we wondered, why is it that we only get to choose between pols for president? Certainly there are folks in other walks of life qualified to run, aren’t there? In that spirit we asked: "If you could select a person from any field other than politics to run for president, who would you choose, and why?" Your answers follow and, you’ll see, at least one reader wasn’t too happy that we considered Ralph Nader if not a politician, at least a professional candidate. Advertisement Read on, and then take a moment to respond to this week’s question ... concerning a whole different type of pest altogether. Probably for all-out honesty and a sense of fair play and a good grasp Iwould vote for Oprah —though she may be weak on defense; but then again, thatcould be advantageous. — Dennis W., Talent Pastor Jon Courson ... because he’s smart, wise and knows God needs to be first in everything for our country to do well and prosper. — Tom A., Central Point Nancy Grace. Thorough, fair, willing to hear and understand the other’s point of view. — Sparks, Rogue River If Nader's a politician because his presidential runs (are) as an activist, I'm a cook because I've applied for chef jobs as an employment seeker. — Jeanette D, Springville Donald Trump. — Jim H., White City Tim Russert of "Meet The Press." A man of high integrity, highly respected by both parties, experienced in politics without being a politician and a Democrat! Read his book! — Jim M., Grants Pass TED TURNER — The lead-follow-or-get-out-of-the-way, conservative Democrat, liberal Republican "Mouth of the South." He's bright, energetic, young and good-looking. — Sheila W., Medford Army General Peter Schoomaker. We are fighting a war against terrorists, not lobbyists. Politicians don't win wars. — Mark K., Medford A scientist would be the best president. He or she would evaluate the best course of action, and if it were necessary would rely upon other well- educated likes in different fields. I do believe that there are scientists who are Republican, Democrats, with different religions and beliefs. — Chris G., Medford This Week’s Question If you’re going to be last in the nation in something, being last to become the site of a potentially fatal disease ranks high on the list. Oregon, including the Rogue Valley, can no longer claim to be the only one of the contiguous states to have been spared the West Nile virus, carried by infected mosquitoes. Now that it’s here, and health officials are offering tips on how to avoid contracting the virus, we thought it prudent to ask: Will the confirmed presence of West Nile virus in Southern Oregon affect the way you spend time outdoors?" Please keep your answers brief and on the issue at hand. Responses received without your name and town can not be considered for publication. All responses will appear on the Web site a week from today. You may submit your answer by using the form here on the Web site, or you may respond directly to [email protected] Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities