RE: Vote on the Sierra Blanca site -Reply

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

> I question the value of deliberately skewing a poll.

This is not a statistically valid sample, therefore, it should be 
construed as such. To be valid, the sample must be random in all 
facets of the survey. On the other hand, replying to a poll is not a 
manipulation in any consideration. This is done with every major 
news organization (check out MSNBC, CNBC, CNN, etc.). Of 
course the results are skewed, based on the readership, but so 
what? The result s DO demonstrate the opinions of those who took 
the time to respond. Is an election different? If the members of one 
party don't flock to the polls, does that mean that the majority of 
the country agree with the outcome of the election? Of course not!

Let's assume for a moment that responding to a poll is considered 
skewing. I say, it's better to state your opinion, than to have a non-
response considered as a positive, or negative response, by those 
conducting the poll. Better to be heard, especially when the 
audience is knowledgeable.

Last comment ... don't assume that everyone on Radsafe has the 
same opinions. We are not sheep walking to the slaughter without 
any thought given. We all have our won opinions, and those are 
based on our experiences. We do think differently, on many issues.

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