Letters for the Editor
Dear Editor,
At the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival on September 25 – 27, 2026, Ohio Valley Peace conducted two opinion polls at our booth, dubbed “Bean Polls” because opinions were expressed by placing dried beans in jars.
We have conducted similar “Bean Polls” at the Pumpkin Festival for over 20 years. While Festival visitors were invited randomly to participate, those doing so volunteered. In addition to giving an indication of public opinion, the purpose of these polls is to stimulate thinking and discussion about issues and government policies.
Yours,
John Morgan, Beallsville, OH
Member of Ohio Valley Peace
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