Do you think the Democratic Party is unified? Did Hillary trump or stump on Tuesday night? Can the democratics really beat John McCain and the Republican juggernaut?

Was Hillary Rodham Clinton's speech -- too good? Was she stumping for Obama or campaigning for 2012? I did like the speech...her metaphors and stories were memorable, especially the Harriet Tubman story, the slogans, and the Twin Cities remark about Bush and McCain. What were your thoughts on Hillary at the DNC?

PACE bus drivers have thrown a wrench into the machine. Ten percent of 155 PACE drivers called in sick today - evidently in protest for contract negotiations. Is it best to negotiate or boycott?

Is a boycott the only way to get people's attention?

Finally, city government decides to do the right thing: embracing fiscal responsibility.

Layoffs are never pleasant, especially for those who receive the dreaded pink slip, but $420 million is a monumental sum that can potentially be an asset to the city, its workers, and property owners. In the event of a massive layoff, care must be taken not to release people who may be crucial for city services, but the layoff must be done with expedience, so that morale doesn't place workers in "deer-headlight" syndrome.

These layoffs can also guage the excess in the city and its needs. Municipal employment has too many extremes - either you're working hard all day, or taking several coffee and smoke breaks to kill the time. This layoff may be a blessing in disguise.

As I told you on the show tonight, here's a list of groups and organizations that provide people with assistance:

Association House of Chicago

http://www.associationhouse.org/

(After school programs)

Career Advancement Network

http://www.careeradvancementnetwork.org/

(Help with jobs)