72 Percent of Adults Support California Game Law - UPDATED

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Daverson

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Wow.
I mean, I've seen some pretty poorly conducted polls in my time, but this takes the cake. Let's de-construct it, shall we?

1. If asked the same question worded differently, how many people do you think would answer "do you support the US constitution". That's a loaded question, because only people who really know what they're being asked are going to disagree with it, if anything, a 22% against is a victory on our behalf.

2. Parents worry. This is our very nature as human beings. If you asked parents how worried they were about their children falling into the grip of Islamic extremism, you'd probably get a similar result.

3. How many of those quizzed were actually aware of what the video game industry actually does to prevent underage individuals from getting hold of such content?

If this study proves anything, it's that with the right wording, you can prove anything with a opinion poll.

Don't believe me, ok, ask yourself these questions;
1. Would you agree that in the years following the Chernobyl disaster, nuclear research has become safer?
2. Do you believe that modern day nuclear research is acceptably safe?
3. Do you believe that nuclear research, such as projects like the Large Hadron Collider, are dangerous?

Chances are, you'll have answered:
1. Yes - This would suggest your for continued nuclear research. However, the way it's worded tends to make people who'd normally disagree with the statement 2, which is really the same question, say yes.
2. Maybe - This is the impartial question. It doesn't state facts or reference current or past events, only asks a question.
3. Yes - A lot of paranoia and negative press surrounding this particular project leads the people on the street to think it's dangerous.

I know I'm preaching to the choir here, so almost everyone who reads this already knows they're on the right side of this mess, but it's something for you to use against the people who'd use these lies to further their own agenda.