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Dallas Morning News item March 4, 2006

Question: Imagine you are trying to persuade a newcomer to vote on Tuesday. What is the most compelling reason you could give to participate in next week's primary elections? What difference could the outcome have on your community?

Everybody complains about government – well, voting is one way of ensuring that you exercise your rights to ensure that you get the government you deserve. By not voting, we run the risk that a small minority acting in unison can elect candidates who do not act in the best interests of the community.

Mahesh Shetty, Richardson

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Dallas Morning News Item May 6, 2006

Question: What North Texas community other than your own do you admire and why?


When viewed through the narrow prism of growth, there are many cities that would qualify, but they would fail the quality-of-life test. Hitherto bedroom communities have morphed into retail destinations. At the risk of sounding idealistic, I wonder if we have sacrificed the true concept of community – God, family, friends and neighbors – at the altar of growth.

Mahesh Shetty, Richardson

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