1. Do you primarily read or watch?

Read although I'll watch local at night at times (I tend not to like local news though - it usually has really cheesy stories).

2. Everybody may fudge on the question, but do you think that show/site/paper/mag/etc is biased or reasonably fair?

I think talking points type shows are definitely biased but each network has its own talking heads whether Hannity or Olbermann. I think most headline news is taken from wire services which are mostly just facts. It is hard to read bias into wire news. One could make the argument that some news stations don't report on certain things or report less on certain things but to me you have to find the stories you want to read on and be more knowledgeable about. If you're getting your entire knowledge base on a subject from the Drudge Report or CNN.com then you will probably be sorely lacking in any real substance when it comes to the issue.

3. Do you find yourself reading/watching things that fit your view, or do you try to pick other sources to make yourself read/watch something you find less pleasant (be honest!)?

Not really. I have opinions but I am certainly willing to read opposing views. I've read Commentary which is an article written by conservative Jewish commentators mostly and then I've turned around and read Foreign Affairs which I find has more liberal-minded commentaries in it. Even though I have mixed feelings on different economics theories I've read from all over the spectrum and can appreciate the views I've found in in liberal, conservative, and libertarian magazines. I try to be open-minded.

4. Other than read and find out, do you contribute comments to websites (having to do with news, political debates, etc- not exactly talking youtube here)?

Mostly not. One, I don't have a lot of time to dive into the arguments that occur in the comments section. Second, most of the arguments that arise in the comments sections are full of ludicrous statements, hatred, and bigotry - I just don't want to waste my time on such things.

5. Do you typically read the comments, regardless of whether you participate? While we're on the subject, can you name a site where one can generally find semi-reasonable comments?

I'll usually scan a few comments but it usually doesn't take long before they turn into a chaotic stew of hatred, name-calling, and bigotry. And mostly no, it sems to happen just about everywhere.