 For 27 years the Great American think-off has been a tradition in the community of New York Mills that has received entries from all 50 states and a number of international countries throughout its nearly three decade history. This year's question that is up for debate is to vote or not to vote doesn't matter. To enter the contest you must submit a 750-word essay by April 1st. Everyone is invited to submit their answer in the essay form for a chance to win $500 and participate in the live debate this June. The finalists will be selected and receive $500 each plus travel expenses and a chance to win the title of America's greatest thinker at the annual debate held on June 8th. Essays can be submitted online at thinkoff.org.