Our Daily Poll

Here are the results of your votes on our woodtv.com poll questions. These are not scientific results by any means, but they are fun.

Which option below is your style of camping?

• under the stars 2%
• in a tent 20%
• in an RV of some sort 28%
• in a cabin 14%
• in a hotel 33%

Will you leave town over the Memorial Day weekend?

• Yes, plans have been made 19%
• No, we're staying put 80%

Do you feel safe swimming in West Michigan's waterways?

• Lake Michigan only, not lakes, rivers 13%
• Yes, I feel safe 32%
• No, I won't go in any of them 16%
• It depends 27%
• I don't swim 10%

After the death and devastation in OK, it's worth asking....do you have a plan?

• Yes, my family knows what to do 35%
• We could use a refresher 27%
• No, my family has never discussed this 17%
• My plan is to run for my life 12%
• What kind of plan are we talking here? 6%

Did you follow the Jodi Arias trial?

• Yes 5%
• I stayed up to date 11%
• No 56%
• Who is Jodi Arias? 27%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Woods, Glespie found neglectful of girl 1%
• Fake fundraising for Heeringa's family 5%
• Questions for BOB after 3 fall to death 23%
• IRS scandal, Obama's response 62%
• Another story not listed here 7%

Do you take proper steps to protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes?

• Yes 55%
• No. I do nothing 29%
• I protect my kids, not myself 4%
• I don't know how to avoid them 10%

Should the bellies of pregnant teens be excluded from the high school yearbook?

• Yes 58%
• No 41%

What should be done at the BOB to prevent future fall deaths?

• A sign should be posted on the stairwell 4%
• More security 3%
• The stairwell should be rebuilt 14%
• Higher railings should be installed 46%
• Nothing 30%

What do you think about Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy?

• Smart decision 10%
• Courageous decision 14%
• Both of the above 47%
• Bad decision 5%
• Risky decision 5%
• I have no idea why she did this 16%

Should the 'Plan B' morning-after pill be available without a prescription?

• Yes 43%
• No 43%
• I'm undecided 10%
• What is 'Plan B' morning-after pill? 2%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Hoskins charged in Maze homicide 0%
• 3 missing women found alive in Ohio 83%
• Benghazi hearing 9%
• GR added to urban waterways program 1%
• 5/3 RBR 'more security out there' 1%
• Another story not listed here 4%

How do you feel about a system that automatically scans license plates?

• I like it 36%
• I don't like it 13%
• I have privacy concerns 23%
• I think it's a waste of money 7%
• I'm undecided at this point 19%

Do you believe your medical records are safe and kept confidential?

• Yes 21%
• No 45%
• I'm not sure 20%
• I've never thought about it 12%

The Fifth Third River Bank Run is just days away. How are you gearing up?

• I've been training. I'm ready to run! 5%
• I'm ready to cheer on the runners 4%
• I gave to a runner's fundraising goal 0%
• I'll be avoiding downtown Saturday 38%
• I don't care for running at all 50%

In a pinch, what's the best way to clean a pacifer?

• Mom or Dad's mouth 40%
• Wiping it on pants, a shirt, a rag 27%
• Trying to grab the dirt off it 2%
• Tossing it out. It's not worth it 29%

What do you do with your old prescription drugs?

• Throw them in the garbage 27%
• Flush them down the toilet 17%
• Stash them in a cabinet somewhere 20%
• Find an approved 'take back' event 10%
• I don't have any left over 23%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• 5 from Michigan dead in Afghanistan 14%
• GR Downtown Market opens 2%
• Search for Jessica Heeringa 73%
• Latrice Maze case; 2 men in jail 3%
• Another story not listed here 5%

How bad are the pot holes this year?

• Awful. The worst I can remember 42%
• Bad. But I've seen them worse 24%
• About the same as always 28%
• Not too bad 2%
• Better this year than others 2%
• I haven't seen any this year 1%

Temperatures reached 85 degrees in Grand Rapids on Wednesday. What do you think?

• It's perfect! 47%
• A bit too warm. Just a bit. 48%
• Not hot enough. Bring it on! 3%

Should we be allowed to hunt wolves in Michigan?

• Yes 41%
• No 38%
• I don't know 20%

Will you consider a farmers market for fresh produce this summer?

• Yes, I love farmers markets 59%
• Yes, I might give it a try 21%
• I prefer my regular grocery store 3%
• I choose whatever's convenient 9%
• No, I will not shop a farmers market 4%
• I don't eat fresh produce 2%

Do you assume surveillance cameras are in and around businesses you frequent?

• Yes, I assume I'm being watched 71%
• No 4%
• I don't think about it 24%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Health Dept. results on water testing 5%
• CMU's Fisher goes 1st in NFL draft 20%
• Teens charged in MI couples' MO deaths 5%
• 5 living presidents in TX to honor Bush 16%
• Boston bombings investigation continues 35%
• Another story not listed here 15%

How much do you want to know about the Boston bombing suspects?

• Everything. Beliefs, plans, background 26%
• Nothing. 1 is dead, 1 is caught. The End 37%
• I want a reason for the terror 22%
• I kinda want to know who these guys are 13%

An airline refused to refund money for a ticket purchased by a man who died before he could make the flight. What are your thoughts on this?

• This is fair 15%
• Policy should be to refund the $ 35%
• They should make an exception 49%

Thoughts on the adults that allowed a child out on a bridge near floodwaters?

• They should be arrested 37%
• We should stay out of their business 7%
• They're not very smart 49%
• They had a rope around her, it was safe. 2%
• I need to watch the video 3%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Historic rainfall, flooding in W. Mich 18%
• Boston Marathon bombings, suspects 74%
• Letter with ricin sent to White House 0%
• Fertilizer plant explosion in West, TX 3%
• Missing woman's body found in G. River 1%
• Another story here 1%

How were you affected by flooding or heavy rain recently?

• Water in my basement 17%
• Slowed down traffic during my drive 15%
• I have a leaky roof 3%
• My work or school was cancelled 3%
• Some or all of the above 11%
• I really wasn't affected 49%

How do you feel about the Senate shooting down a gun control overhaul in our country?

• Great 52%
• Disappointed 18%
• Furious 16%
• Indifferent 12%

Are you worried about more rain headed toward West Michigan?

• Yes, I get nervous during severe weather 12%
• Yes, I'm nervous about flooding 25%
• No 61%

Are you hesistant to be in large crowds after what happened in Boston Monday?

• Yes 21%
• No 58%
• I hadn't thought about it 19%

Do you think the 'Pure Michigan' campaign is effective?

• Yes 37%
• Umm...kinda 17%
• No 17%
• I have no idea 21%
• I haven't seen it 4%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Double murder-suicide in Newaygo Co. 15%
• Heavy rains hit W. Michigan hard 25%
• Louisville wins NCAA championship 13%
• North Korea continues nuclear threats 39%
• Another story not listed here 6%

Are you affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder?

• Yes 35%
• No 27%
• I am this year! 16%
• What is it? 9%
• It's not real. 10%

Today is National Pet Day. What's the best pet?

• Dog 63%
• Cat 19%
• Goldfish 0%
• Rabbit/guinea pig/gerbil/hamster 0%
• Horse 1%
• No pets are the best pets 12%
• Another pet not listed here 1%

What do you think about Michigan's motorcycle helmet law a year later?

• I support it 27%
• I still don't like it 65%
• I've decided it's good for tourism 3%
• I used to like, not anymore 0%
• Wait...what law are we talking about? 3%

Do former NFL players have a case against the league concerning concussions?

• Yes 18%
• No 61%
• I don't know 19%

Who will win tonight's NCAA championship game?

• Michigan 68%
• Louisville 31%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Louisville's Kevin Ware's injury 19%
• Javonte Higgins was extradited from IL 7%
• Missile issues in North Korea 57%
• MSP helicopters buzz over GR 5%
• Another story not listed here 9%

Is baseball still America's pastime?

• Yes 56%
• No 43%

As sports seasons overlap right now, which sport gets you most excited?

• NCAA basketball's Final Four 35%
• NBA basketball 0%
• Hockey 11%
• Baseball 31%
• NASCAR 15%
• Golf 4%

What's your favorite sign of spring?

• Birds singing 16%
• Flowers and trees blooming 21%
• Baseball 13%
• Warming temperatures 45%
• Melting snow 3%

How do you feel about political statements on semi-trailers?

• They're freedom of speech 40%
• They're an eyesore 18%
• I really don't give a hoot 33%
• It's a great way to share your opinion 7%

Who will win the NCAA championship game?

• Michigan 53%
• Louisville 35%
• Wichita State 3%
• Syracuse 6%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• NCAA tournament action 31%
• SCOTUS takes on marriage equality 19%
• Michigan becomes a right-to-work state 28%
• Kelsey's law takes effect in Michigan 7%
• Another story not listed here 13%

Do you take the proper steps to protect your skin from the sun?

• Yes, I'm very skin-savy 43%
• No, I just let it burn 17%
• I don't know the proper steps 3%
• I still believe in a healthy tan 35%

Michigan is now a right-to-work state. Do you support this?

• Yes 51%
• No 30%
• I still don't get how this affects me 17%

Are you skipping town for spring break?

• Yes 10%
• No 81%
• I've already left and come back 7%

Do you believe Grand Rapids truly has an 'emerging downtown?'

• Yes 55%
• No 16%
• I don't know, I never go down there 27%

Easter is Sunday. When you think of Easter, what comes to mind first?

• The resurrection of Jesus Christ 75%
• Easter bunny and colored eggs 7%
• Jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, Peeps 4%
• Gathering with family, big meals 10%
• Spending a lot of $ on the holiday 1%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• NCAA Tournament kicks off 39%
• W.K. Kellogg control tower to close 5%
• President Obama's Middle East visit 12%
• Quantico Marine base shooting; 3 dead 21%
• Another story not listed here 20%

Is your bracket busted?

• Yes 12%
• No 23%
• I'm so not in to this bracket thing! 64%

Will you follow the NCAA basketball tournament with your own bracket?

• Yes 26%
• No 56%
• I'll watch the games, no bracket 17%

Spring has sprung! Are you excited?

• Yes! Finally! It's here! 10%
• Maybe when it feels like spring 84%
• No. Another season change. Who cares? 5%

Do you support marriage equality?

• I support marriage equality 33%
• I don't support marriage equality 58%
• What is marriage equality? 8%

Should residents have to prove citizenship to register to vote?

• Yes 92%
• No 7%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Pope Francis elected 74%
• Gov. Snyder names Orr EM for Detroit 8%
• More trouble for Carnival Cruise Lines 6%
• Baby Kate's dad appealling conviction 1%
• Another story not listed here 8%

Have you received your tax return yet?

• Yes! Cash in hand. 40%
• No. Not yet. 14%
• I haven't even filed yet! 30%
• Return? I had to pay up! 9%
• I don't file taxes 4%

Were you surprised at how quickly Pope Francis I was elected?

• Yes 48%
• No 51%

Do you support doing away with Daylight Saving Time?

• Yes 59%
• No 40%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• OD deaths connected to Ottawa Co. home 5%
• Teen shot in face in Russian Routlette 22%
• Hugo Chavez dies at age of 58 29%
• Levin will not seek re-election in 2014 31%
• Another story not listed here 10%

How do you feel about this lawsuit?

• What is a guinea pig? 0%
• It's valid. She has a good point 8%
• It's frivolous 80%
• I have no idea what to think about this 9%

Do you mind if unions try to lock in contracts before right-to-work?

• Yes, it's avoiding the law. 50%
• No, unions benefit from bargaining now. 49%

Are teachers underpaid?

• Yes! Grossly underpaid! 25%
• Maybe a bit 15%
• No, they make a fair wage 27%
• No way! They get summers off! 19%
• I have no idea what a teacher makes 11%

Do you believe heroin is a problem in West Michigan?

• Yes 51%
• No 6%
• I have no idea 41%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Sequester deadline countdown 23%
• Pope resigns 50%
• Ex-GRPS supt. sues for $330K severance 4%
• Snyder: Emergency Manager for Detroit 8%
• Another story not listed here 12%

What do you think about the "Harlem Shake?"

• I love it! 3%
• They're hilarious! 9%
• I'm so over it 20%
• I don't get it 20%
• I prefer the original 1%
• What's the "Harlem Shake?" 44%

Have you ever tried using a dating service?

• Yes 12%
• No 83%
• I would be open to it 3%

Do you think classrooms in West Michigan are overcrowded?

• Yes 30%
• No 13%
• Some yes, others no 33%
• I have no gauge on this 23%

Do you understand how the sequester spending cuts would affect you?

• Yes 25%
• No 45%
• Kinda 18%
• What is this question about? 10%

How would you rate Seth McFarlane as host of The Oscars?

• Worst host ever 5%
• Pretty bad host 7%
• Mediocre 11%
• Hip, edgy, funny 13%
• I didn't watch 62%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Patrick is 1st woman on pole in Daytona 15%
• 3 K'zoo children killed in fire 50%
• Snow whips the central plains 8%
• Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing, case 13%
• Another story not listed here 11%

What would you rather have?

• Random, surprise snow days 69%
• Continuing the school year into summer 30%

Should more hops be grown in Michigan?

• Yes, the demand is there 67%
• No, seems like a waste of money 5%
• What am I, a farmer? 18%
• What are hops? 8%

At this point, do you believe Oscar Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder?

• Yes 45%
• No 7%
• I don't know 37%
• Who is Oscar Pistorius? 9%

Is it ever OK for a security guard to "slam" a child into a wall of lockers?

• Yes, the security guard is the adult 12%
• No, never 18%
• Only if their safety/ life is in danger 68%

Today is Presidents' Day. Your first thought was....

• No mail today 48%
• Sales and great deals 0%
• No work or school today 6%
• Our founding fathers 7%
• Is this even relevant anymore? 35%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Bed bugs found in K'zoo library books 1%
• Pope Benedict announces resignation 34%
• Oscar Pistorius charged with murder 4%
• Meteorite hits Russia, hundreds injured 38%
• Carnival Cruise Lines fiasco 16%
• Another story not listed here 3%