Each week the Comet polls its readers on a different topic. Vote online at carrollcountycomet.com starting each Thursday, and then click the Comments link to send us an email voicing your opinion. The best responses will be printed the following week.

Should the government bailout the big three automakers?

Yes, we must not let the industry collapse No, we would be better off if they go into bankruptcy Have no opinion

Last Week's results

For greater efficiencies, is it time to consolidate and/or eliminate certain areas of local government?

84% Yes, it's long overdue 09% No, do not change a thing 08% Undecided Total responses: 116 Reader's comments:

It is very important that if the positions are consolidated that it be done with the public able to vote on the new officials… It should not become the way appointments can be made by local political folks who can take over like the old license branch system was.