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I prefer liquor to beer and wine. Depends on the occasion

Hotels offer tourists the best opportunity to experience the local lifestyle.

Customer service is the most important accommodation factor when traveling as a tourist.

Legalization of marijuana would have a positive effect on the economy. Brand new generation of taxable income

I do not smoke cigarettes. Never got into it

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree does not merit the cost. I think the only institutions that merit the cost are probably the top 10. Graduating from any of them would probably ensure a career that guarantees you'll make enough money to pay them back. Besides that, I'm not so sure.

The quality of Starbucks coffee merits the price. Couldn't agree more.

Facebook is not worth the $15 billion valuation implied by Microsoft's investment. I doubt it, but Billy Boy wanted it, and what he wants, he gets.

Southwest Airlines is the low-cost U.S. airline I prefer to fly with.

The proposed 90% tax on AIG bonuses is not constitutional. The gov't is a dollar short and a day late with this one

The U.S. dollar should not be the world's reserve currency.

There should not be a global financial regulatory system. I think we live in a global world and we need to realize that

Congress should have passed the $787 billion stimulus bill.

Pepsi's new logo is worse. If it ain't broke, don't fix it

Recessions are necessary for sustained economic growth. What goes up...must come down

The government should regulate salaries of companies who have received bailout funds. If they are keeping the companies afloat, than they have every right to determine how much the people make. Its the poor mismanagement of the companies that put the economy into this mess in the first place.

Food should contain country-of-origin labeling. I think everyone should know what they are eating and where it comes from.

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union should agree to cut wages. I believe cut wages are better than no wages

Japan makes the most reliable cars. Speaking as a disappointed American car owner

Hedge funds should be subjected to greater regulatory scrutiny.

The U.S. recession will last throughout 2009. It took us a year to admit we are in one, so I imagine it will take another year at least to get out of one

The U.S. should allow farmers to grow industrial hemp. Could add more jobs to the economy

Air travel is safer since 9-11. But definately more annoying as well

The U.S. economy will go into recession in 2008. It seems like we already are.

The financial crisis will lead to another economic depression. Unless of course we become a socialist country

The federal government should not pass the proposed $700 billion financial system bailout. Those who screwed up should be held responsible.

The U.S. is undergoing the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. And there is no light to be seen yet.

The government should not regulate in-flight entertainment. Seems like the government should be focusing on other things rather than in-flight movies right now.

Pepsi makes a better tasting cola than Coke. Always been a Pepsi guy.

Financial Institutions are most responsible for the current financial crisis.

The Federal Reserve is not necessary in a free market. Who keeps them in check?

Lehman Brothers should not have been bailed out by the federal government. With whose money?

Bush Administration policies have had a negative impact on the economy.

The U.S. should provide tax breaks for businesses that do not outsource. Sounds like a good idea

Tobacco companies should not be liable for smoke-related health problems. Just like McDonald's shouldn't be held liable for people's kids being overweight.

Airlines should not charge for food.

Starbucks brews a better-tasting coffee than Dunkin' Donuts. Its not that much cheaper than a regular cup of Starbucks coffee (not in New Jersey anyway), and is not as robust in flavor as Starbucks.

The Microsoft commercials featuring Jerry Seinfeld do not effectively compete with Apple's Mac campaign. They make no sense, and I'm a PC user.

The economic benefits of a weak U.S. dollar outweigh the costs.

Weakening dollar is having the greatest impact on rising oil prices. Its not about the oil that we dig and supply, but about all the paper trading that gets done to it in between that is causing the real crisis.