THE 4 QUESTIONS…

Q. Law you'd repeal? A. Talking on a cell phone while driving- Tracey Diamond, Human Resources, Jewish Federation A. Legalization of marijuana- June Eisner, Famous Household Wizard A. Electoral college- Evelyn Levit, Retired A. No Child Left Behind. It forces teachers to be less creative and more rigid in teaching children specifically what they need to know just to pass the assessments. It's forcing schools to devote less time to class trips and to science, because math and reading are the focus of the assessment. The testing also penalizes teachers of special needs children when these children can't keep up due to developmental delays and other reasons. Students whose intelligence is best assessed in other ways are additionally penalized.- Jackie Pantaliano, President ImPRessions A. I would repeal the law that created income tax withholding. I believe that everyone should be required to go to the IRS on Apr. 15 and pay taxes in cash so they would see how much the government is really taking. I want people to be really upset about taxes, much of which goes to fund frivolous projects supported by politicians who only want to get reelected.- David Portnoe, Jewish Community Voice Q. Funniest man/woman on earth? A. Jerry Seinfeld- Tracey Diamond A. Atie between Lori Schurict and Fran Kasen- June Eisner A. Robin Williams (or my youngest son who is really funnier)- Evelyn Levit A. I loved Benny Hill, a British comedian who passed away a number of years ago. His characters were hysterical. My favorite living comedian is Will Ferrell- David Portnoe Q. Eyeglasses or contacts? Why? A. Contacts because I see better with them- Tracey Diamond A. Contacts, for they show off my best and only feature- June Eisner A. Eyeglasses. Less bother- Evelyn Levit A. Definitely eyeglasses. Although contacts look better, I could never keep them in my eyes. I tried contacts, but every time I played basketball, they would fall out and I would have to spend the next 10 minutes looking for them- David Portnoe Q. Movie hero (heroine) you most admire A. The angel played by Nicolas Cage in City of Angels because he learned how to love life and love himself- Tracey Diamond A. Katharine Hepburn- June Eisner A. Katharine Hepburn- Evelyn Levit A. U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn played by John Wayne (who else) in True Grit- David Portnoe