Town Talk

A forum for Princeton residents to express opinions about local and national issues

Question of the Week:

"If Einstein were here today, what do you think he would say about Princeton in 2006?"


Dana: "I think he would think that Princeton is just as lovely and beautiful in October as it was when he was walking around.  Alice: I think he would enjoy it just as much and he would enjoy the diversity, which is much more than in his time. "

Dana Lichtstrahal, left, designer of Landau's Einstein exhibit and Alice Calaprase, author of several books on Einstein


"He would think it is still very quaint and quiet, with the exception that he might find the cars a little too fast and noisy. Yet, he would love it."

Alan Strawfer


"I think he would still think it is great — a good place to live."

Lisa Knidde


"First, from a political standpoint, he would be delighted that there is a statue. Many say he wouldn t, but I think he would. And, since he never drove, I don t think he would be affected by the traffic. So, I think he would still love the town."

Robert Landau