1. The purpose of an editorial is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise, exhort or answer. What do you think is the purpose of the Post Editorial Board's commentary? Explain your answer.

2. a) What recommendation do the editors make about Senator Casey and the recount?
b) Do you agree with this recommendation? Explain your answer.
c) Would your answer differ depending on your political affiliation? Explain your answer.

3. One reader commented, "The Pennsylvania officials' defiance of the state Supreme Court's rulings caused many Pennsylvania voters to lose faith in our electoral process. Ellis-Marseglia's claims following Monday's third court ruling are laughable." Do you agree with this opinion? Explain your answer.