I respect his (Ramos) opinion but I am standing with the commission?s recommendation. He is entitled to his opinions but we should look at the substantive proposals.

There were many reasons (for the proposal to scrap the 2007 polls). That is just one of them.

Our electoral system may not be reformed at that time (2007). This would raise questions on the credibility of the elections.

I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them

I've got a lot of respect for the Yankees, but I think it's just coincidence I pitched well against them. Both games were big games and we needed that. Hopefully I can bring this game against every team I face.

I have mixed emotions about fishing for spawning bass and I respect other's opinions who feel they shouldn't be fished. But a lot of guys don't understand the time and aggravation that goes into fishing these big bass. The stars really have to be aligned. Conditions have to be perfect. Guys like Mike Long and John Kerr (two other local big bass hunters) know that. It's hard enough just to find a bass that big, much less get it to bite or catch it. Only the people who have caught and fought these big bass know that.