The middle-of-the-road voter is interested in the future, where we are going to go, where the two candidates want to lead the state.

This, in a political sense and an economic sense, could have profound impact on virtually all governments in Wisconsin. It could be one of the most significant things the Legislature has done in years. It's a good election year issue, frankly.

It's a good idea. Most people prefer to stay at home.

I think that has to do with the intensity issue. The voting was only 21 percent of the eligible voters. The ?yes' side was more invested, so more likely to show up as voters. They wanted to make a statement. The ?no' side was less organized. Eighty percent of the people didn't vote.

We wanted to get a broader-based opinion, not just voters' opinions.

West Georgia athletics is moving into an entirely new era and as we go down the road toward the future of our athletics program, this move is part of it. The timing is right for this change.