Jeremy Taylor
What Time Do You Wake Up in the Morning? — Survey of the Day
Due to differing work schedules and circadian rhythms, there really isn’t much of a universal time when people wake up in the morning.
Do You Believe There Is a ‘War on Women?’ — Survey of the Day
Over the past few months, the term ‘war on women’ has been used by some Democrats to describe legislation pushed by some Republicans which would limit access to abortions and birth control.
Do You Believe in Creationism, Evolution or Intelligent Design? – Survey of the Day
How man came to be has long been a subject of debate, with some believing we were created by God, others taking an evolutionary point of view, and a third group believing both God and evolution are responsible for our existence. So which argument is most popular?
Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised to $10 an Hour? — Survey of the Day
Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25. About 2.2 percent of the US workforce is paid at this minimal level.
Do Celebrities Have Too Much Political Power? — Survey of the Day
When a celebrity expresses a political opinion it is often covered in the media. And a famous person is also a lot more likely to be invited to the White House — or gain similar access to an elected official — than an average citizen.
But does that mean celebrities have too much political power?
Should Cocaine Be Legalized? — Survey of the Day
Marijuana legalization has never been more popular in the United States, with opinion polls consistently finding that about 50 percent of Americans are now in favor of making pot legal.
That sentiment, however, doesn’t seem to extend to harder drugs like cocaine.
Are You Planning to Grill for Memorial Day? — Survey of the Day
Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of grilling season.
So does that mean you will be firing up your barbecue come May 28?
Do You Answer Telephone Surveys? – Survey of the Day
When news organization want to find out what the public thinks about an issue, they often turn to opinion polling. Most of these surveys are of the telephone variety, meaning a random sample of people are called and asked if they would like to participate in a poll.
According to the Pew Research Center – which does a great deal of opinion polling — most say no.
Should Churches Be Involved in Politics? — Survey of the Day
The separation of church and state doesn’t mean religious leaders can’t express political opinions. And in the wake of President Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage there has been talk that some houses of worship may encourage their flock not to vote for the president in 2012 to protest his reversal on the issue.
Do You Think Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal? — Survey of the Day
Gay marriage is in the news this week, with people on both sides of the issue scoring victories of sorts.