Here are some of the issues area residents are discussing. The statements were phoned in anonymously, so the Courier does not vouch for their veracity, nor do we know what motivated the callers:

You Republicans, if you don’t start drilling for oil in the United States and Alaska, you will not get my vote the next time around. And I will have my family and friends not vote Republican, too. You need to get these fuel prices down.

Happy New Year. Here’s some great financial advice: Live within your needs, not within your wants.

Has anyone ever given a thought to the greyhound dogs that race in Miami? After two years they are killed, put to sleep. Someone needs to adopt these dogs and stop this persecution.

Councilmen in Walthourville need to take care of city business instead of their personal business. Please pay close attention to the citizens.

President Obama has been changing our government. Why isn’t Congress and the Senate been stopping this? He’s not helping the people. America’s got to stand up.

There is a time and place for everything. I see these women in their late 20s and 30s, and they are mothers, but they walk around dressed like teenagers. You’ve got to show yourself respect, and your children respect.