Rena Malai, Patch Staff

<b>My Beliefs</b><br><i>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is <b>not</b> a license for our editors to inject these beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that their beliefs are on the record will force us to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you, the user, ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.</i><br><br><b>Politics </b><br><i>How would you describe your political beliefs? </i>

<b>Religion</b>

How religious would you consider yourself? 

<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?

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