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"I believe in the fairy tales, love the thought of the Easter Bunny, and definitely believe in Valentine's Day being for surprises. This is the magic of life!" J.D.

"I vote usually a letdown because ... (and I quote) ... 'I was going to get you a card, but the store was crowded, I didn't get a chance, no parking to get in the store, but pick something out and I'll pay for it.' ... If I needed something, I would buy it. It would be better if the individual came up with a surprise for a special occasion, not excuses!" P.R.

"I like to think of it as an excuse for romance ... goodness knows we need as many excuses as we can get!" N.W.

"Valentine's Day is just another day of the year. It is an excuse for men to indulge their women in chocolate and then turn around to tell them that if they eat the whole box they will get fat. Men send roses which in turn die a few days later. So what's the point. There is none. It should be called Sex Day. The whole scenario almost always leads to the bedroom. Some skimpy lingerie and body oils are often used. Why must couples wait until Valentines to engage in the best sex of their lives?" T.R.

"I think women, instead of getting flowers, candy, nights out, etc., should get up off of their tushes, and do something for the men (on Valentine's Day.) The women always bemoan that it's a man's world (because we made it so), so ... get up show some spunk, be proactive. Besides, it's only one day of the year. Gals, you are women (listen to your own rhetoric, i.e. any woman is worth ten men, etc.) Do something original.--show the family neanderthal that active romance gives as well as it gets." B.S. Editor's note: Yes, those are his real initials.

"I think Hallmark has made way too much out of the holiday. My daughter's preschool class made mailboxes and will have a party the friday before Valentine's Day. I think that is a little off track. I think someone should take the time and find out just who St. Valentine was and what his connection to lovers is. Now that would be interesting." M.C. Editor's note: There are a number of hypotheses on what got Valentine's Day started. Click here for a page with a couple of them.

"I think it's a day created by cardmakers to make money." M.M.

"Valentine's Day, like most American holidays, has been violated by the grab for the mighty dollar. Big business has done more for destroying the working class' confidence in it than foreign markets, trade deficits, third world competition, etc. The romantic compulsions of remembering loved ones (parents, friends, children, etc.) has been replaced by feelings of guilt if one does not express emotional feelings with a Hallmark card, "Say It With Flowers," a sampler box of candy, mink coat, southern cruise, 18 holes at the local golf course, etc. How about a simple telephone call: "Hi Mom, I know I talked with you yesterday, but I'm calling you today, mom, best friend, just to thank you for being there for me all these year, etc." Do you agree that's got to be worth more to her than the chocolates that she shouldn't eat, the flowers which will wilt in days, the card with someone else's sentiments stamped on it? Surely, these things may be consumed or saved because they are material. But that telephone call will live in her memory for the remainder of her days. She will shed a tear of happiness and tell you how much she loves you. So, to big business on Valentine's day I say, pray to St. Valentine for foregiveness." P.M.

"How can anyone say anything bad about Valentines Day? i think it is a time of year when you can express your love for others easily. You have an excuse to tell them." J.W.

"I think everyone who thinks Valentine's Day is 'a trivial nuisance' needs to be hit with one of Cupid's arrows." J.J.M.

"I just want to say that Valentine's Day is an excuse for romance. I do not believe in it because it means "to realize how much you love someone and get them a gift" or something like that. Anyway, romance doen't even happen in my household. We both go to work, don't expect anything except a "Happy Valentine's Day' welcome, and then go to bed." M.O.

"I think it is usually a letdown! Most men only do something on that day for a woman to win them. After five years with the same man, I bought him a red rose for Valentine's Day. I had it on the table with a card for him when he got home from work. The first thing he said when he walked in the door was 'Who the heck bought you that?' That's real romance and a wasted rose!" L.K.

"How many people are actually able to celebrate Valentine's Day with someone who is 'special' to them ???? 1) LESS THAN 1/3; 2) ABOUT HALF; 3) MORE THAN HALF 4) EVERYONE." B.T. Editor's note: We guessed about half ...

"I think everyone likes Valentine's Day - as long as they have a Valentine to share it with!" M. and N.'s Mom

"What do you do without a date on Valentine's Day? a) Pig out (no one wants to date you anyhow) b) Find a date now c) Watch 'toons d) Sports time." C.S. Editor's note: *Everybody* wants to be a survey designer ...

"I think Valentine's Day is a day full of suprises, you never know what youll receive." F.R.

"It is a day to show the person you love more than life itself, how much they mean to you. It is also a day like any other day when you are that much in love." B.A.C.

"It might have been better to break it down to a 'good' excuse for romance and a 'bad' excuse for romance." J.B.

"In my house it isn't Valentine's Day---It is the Daytona 500!" G.S.

"(Valentine's Day) is my favorite holiday because there's little or no holiday pressure to go out and buy buy buy. The surprises can be sweet. If I choose, I can make a big deal out of the day, or just let it happen. I wish Christmas was more like Valentine's Day." G.G.