Question: Everyone's Q&A participation educated me/offered insights about candidates. I came here to like all candidates and gravitated toward nominees who were my preferences at first. How have you experienced this forum? Surprised by new perceptions? Share views/opinions that are changed or confirmed.

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Emerson Tiller, J.D., Ph.D. - posted on 2000-10-10 10:37:03 This forum has been helpful in forcing us to define our positions. When you write an answer down here, you pretty much feel committed to what you say. I've made a few gaffes, that's for sure, but all in all, I found this to be a great way to get my message out. I also learned a lot from the other candidates. They were great competitors and great people. I was honored to sit among them at the debates. Were my views changed at all? Actually, yes on a few issues -- or at least I was pushed into taking a stand. That was a product of both the questions from the membership and the responses of the other candidates in the Q&A forum. I hope there are more than just a few folks reading this forum.