If the economic stimulus package goes through and checks are issued to American taxpayers, do you think it will help prevent or lessen the effects of a recession? What will you do with your money when you receive it?

"I think it will help lessen the effects of a recession. I don't know about preventing. I'm planning on paying off debts." ANGIE THORNTON Dental Hygienist "I don't think it will make any difference. I probably will use it to go pay bills. I'm in the process of building a house now and I've always got a place to use it." WILLIAM YORK Retired "I think it would help and I would use my money to pay off bills." ANN POOLE Trucking Business "I don't have an answer for if it will prevent or lessen a recession, but if given the money I will use it wisely and put it back for savings." MARCIA NORMAN Insurance Agent.