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Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
Well, apparently my original suspicion was true: they really don't want to get an accurate measure of public opinion. Several members have reported being polled, and being informed that this was a "marketing" survey," or that it was sponsored by the city of Rosemead. Yet again, we see that Wal-Mart and Wal-Mart's contractors have demonstrated a casual relationship with the truth. Shame on them.
But the earlier advice remains: If you are called, by all means, answer their questions. You don't necessarily have to answer them honestly, of course. If they're not playing honest in conducting the survey, you are certainly under no obligation to answer honestly. But keep them tied up as long as possible. The longer they're talking to you, the fewer other potential voters they can reach with their lies, damn lies, and statistics.