Speaking of Patriotic duty, I was called by a phone pollster last week. Now, I just moved to Maryland from California this year, so I don't know very much about State Politics, and that was what this poll was about. But I stayed on for a good half an hour, answering questions and giving input. If you ever get called for a poll, do yourself a favor and take the time to answer. In my opinion, polling is as important as voting in making your opinion heard. When you vote, it is up to the candidate to interpret your vote. Lets say you voted for Gore for president in 2000. This can be interpreted in so many ways it's blinding. You could be voting because you like his stance on Environmental Policy. You could be voting for him simply because he's the democratic nominee. You could be voting for him because you think that Clinton did a bang-up job on the Economy. He has no idea why you voted for him, just that you did. When you are polled, you get to explain in minute detail where you stand.
I don't mean to take anything away from voting. Vote early and Vote often (har har har) but I've heard people say they hang up on pollsters, and I just think thats a very bad idea.
-Sikboy
