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All:
First, let me say that I do not dispute the results of these latest polls
regarding Clinton. I do, however have questions regarding the general stock
we Americans put in them:
1. At what time of day are these polls taken and what segment of the
population is normally polled the most: those at home, work or school?
a. What portion of the United States is represented with respect to these
polls?
b. Is there any particular geographical location within the United States
that is polled more than others?
2. Do any of the above factors have any influence on the outcome of polls?
3. If so, can these factors be manipulated to prove the argument of one
side or another on any particular issue?
4. Why, then, should Americans trust polls? I, for instance, could argue
that most Americans were FOR the impeachment of Clinton on the basis of the
results of regional polls taken by one of the local TV stations, which
typically come out in favor of his impeachment by a margin of two to one
(WXIA TV; Atlanta, GA as of 12-20-98).
5. If, as I contend, polls are intrinsically untrustworthy, why do we rely
on them almost exclusively as a reflection of the true "pulse" of the nation?
Edward ><>
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