Coda
The best local politicians do it for love of their towns
GREG BEAN
      I've often wondered since I moved to New Jersey why any sane individual would run for most elected offices here. Most of the offices are not full-time positions, so office holders usually have to work a real full-time job in addition to put bread on their family's table. They are lowpay, high-stress positions that must be done in the officials' "spare time.
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Red State/Blue State
These guys don't need no stinkin' tax relief
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN
      A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think.
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