Question:
We have joined in this fight to protect the town.

Does it follow that "We do not want any part in protecting the town."?
Answer:
no

Question:
But it is not an ordinary quiz, it is one where I thank Chris Kelly and Tim Carvell for taking time away from whatever it is they do (I've written it down someplace, but you know how it is when you're just back from vacation; everything is at sixes and sevens.)

Does it follow that "I said thank you to Chris Kelly."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
like that orthopedist said to me he said don't worry Diane he says he said uh you're at thirty something but you're on the upper side he said that uh don't worry he says even if you weren't doing anything your body would start that would start to happen to you

Does it follow that "the orthopedist told me that it would start to happen even if i didn't do anything"?
Answer:
yes

Question:
The court left it to the legislature to determine whether gay couples will get these rights through marriage or domestic partnership.

Does it follow that "The court said lawmakers should decide gay rights this month."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell