I Said . . .

. . .wisdom in a few words.

Comments made by focus group participants can sum up a current public issue.

Wisdom may be contained in a few short words.

The comments presented here are not intended to reflect prevailing opinion. They are taken from public opinion focus groups and townhall meetings involving members of Congress and candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

You will sense the frustration, resentment, anger and even bigotry of real people expressing their hopes and fears.

Some are bitter. Some are humorous. Some sum up attitudes toward a particular issue.

Here are Americans speaking out, worts and all. Taken together, these comments may present a national mood.

Please let us know what you think.