Your Voice

Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday October 4, 2008

The Herald has set up an online readers' panel. Each week it gauges responses on issues that shape the nation.

If you want to join the panel log in to www.thesmhinsider.com.au/signup

Here are the results of this week's questions.

How many years do you think Federal Parliament should be elected for?

Four, with ability to call early election 32%

Four, fixed term 32%

Three, with ability to call early election 20%

Three, fixed 14%

Don't know 2%

Do you think the NW Metro train should be cancelled because of the State Government's budgetary problems?

No 56%

Yes 32%

Don't know 12%

Should the State Government allow a V8 Supercar race be held at Homebush Bay?

No 64%

Yes 28%

Don't know 9%

Should women be allowed to serve in front line combat positions in the Australian army?

Yes 73%

Don't know 7%

No 21%