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.

• I am in favor of the idea 28%
• I am against the idea 45%
• I haven't thought about it 25%

• President Obama speaks at U of M 11%
• Ex-terrorist,police cancel Allegan event 9%
• Lawton officer shoots, kills suspect 7%
• 2 hostages rescued in Somalia 48%
• Another story not listed here 22%

• Yes! They'll be Super Bowl contenders 62%
• No, they will revert to their old ways 7%
• They'll be mediocre 15%
• I don't follow the NFL 13%

The countdown is on. Are you done with your holiday shopping?

• Yes! 58%
• No! 14%
• I procrastinate. The deals come late 2%
• I was done a long time ago 9%
• I didn't shop this year 14%

• Yes! Exactly! Where is all the snow? 26%
• No 26%
• I hadn't noticed there wasn't any 1%
• No, because I know it's coming 45%

Will you eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

• I'm surprised 5%
• I'm not surprised 67%
• I'm nervous 2%
• I'm indifferent 21%
• I'm perplexed 3%

Detroit Lions fans don't care for them. What do you think of Nickelback?

• I like them. What's the big deal? 23%
• I agree. I hate 'em 17%
• Who cares who performs at halftime? 19%
• Detroit fans should have bigger concerns 13%
• Who or what is Nickelback? 25%

How much will Wednesday's announcement on newspaper changes affect you?

• Very much. I read the paper daily 27%
• Not at all. I get news from web, TV 51%
• We'll see when the changes happen 11%
• What are the changes? I didn't hear 10%

Have you been affected by prescription drug shortages?

• Yes 8%
• No 56%
• I didn't even know there were shortages 21%
• No, but I'm concerned I might be 8%
• I don't believe in prescription drugs 5%

What will you do with all that Halloween candy?

• Eat it! 34%
• Toss it! 4%
• Use it to bribe kids for good behavior 7%
• I didn't get any candy 37%
• Give it away 15%

Halloween is here. What are your plans?

• Costumes, trick-or-treating, candy, fun! 31%
• I don't recognize this holiday 8%
• It's just another, regular day for me 32%
• Kicking off the holiday season 3%
• Watching others enjoy the holiday 24%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Stocks continue great October 8%
• Obama announces student loan changes 8%
• Cardinals cap comeback, win World Series 34%
• Northern Lights appear in W. Michigan 22%
• Bill's Winter Forecast says: cold, snowy 16%
• Another story not listed here 9%

Bill Steffen has revealed his winter forecast. What are your thoughts?

• Fantastic! I love snow and lots of it 15%
• Oh man! I'm not looking forward to this 26%
• Whatever. It's Michigan. Snow is snow 43%
• What did he say? I missed it 6%
• That's it! I'm moving away 7%

Study by the CDC ranks Detroit #1 as most sleep-deprived. How much do you get?

• A solid 8 hours every night 11%
• More than 8. I sleep when I want 5%
• 6-7 hours a night 59%
• I'm lucky if I get 5 21%
• Sleep? I don't need no stinkin' sleep! 1%

How do you feel about Governor Snyder's wholesale tax on fuel plan?

• I like it 15%
• I don't like it 51%
• I would have to experience it to decide 19%
• I will read the article below then vote 13%

Did you see the Northern Lights Monday night?

• Yes! They were beautiful 8%
• No, I missed it 82%
• I'm loving the awesome video & pictures 9%

The 40-hour work week became law in 1940. Today, you --

• work less than 40 hours 13%
• work no more than 40 hours 28%
• work way more than 40 hours 42%
• don't have a job 14%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Officer Trevor Slot's funeral 50%
• Exotic animals on the loose in Ohio 21%
• Sex offender coaches gymnastics for kids 3%
• Obama: Iraq troops home by year's end 18%
• Another story not listed here 6%

Should you be allowed to own any exotic animal you want?

• Yes. It's my property, my right 6%
• No. There should be strict laws 72%
• It depends on the animal 21%

Which is the bigger issue facing the state of Michigan?

• Keeping Asian Carp out of Great Lakes 86%
• Building a second Detroit-Windsor bridge 13%

How do you feel about people who run marathons?

• They're dedicated and disciplined 42%
• They're crazy 15%
• I couldn't do it, but wish I could 28%
• I'm a marathon runner, and proud of it! 1%
• What are they running from? 11%

You use your credit card --

• -- as much as ever 23%
• -- more than ever 6%
• -- less frequently 23%
• -- rarely 47%

Is your home all set for winter?

• Yes, it is 29%
• Probably 19%
• Not yet 43%
• I rent, so I hope so 8%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Walker Police Officer Trevor Slot killed 60%
• Ravenna bank robbery, chase, 3 killed 22%
• Lions win in Monday Night Football 7%
• Detroit Tigers keep their run alive 5%
• Another story not listed here 3%

Who will win Saturday's big in-state rivalry football game?

• MSU 38%
• U of M 51%
• Who's playing? 10%

Can the Detroit Tigers pull out the win tonight?

• Yes! 55%
• No 9%
• I don't know 7%
• I don't care 10%
• Can they? Yes. Will they? No. 17%

The Detroit Lions and Tigers are hot! How do you feel about 'bandwagon' fans?

• The more people cheering, the merrier 46%
• They're 'fair weather' fans 16%
• They're not welcome on my bandwagon 5%
• It's been a great way to unite people 16%
• Who cares, I'm not paying attention 15%

What do you think about the "Occupy Wall Street" groups?

• They have a good message 25%
• They're just causing trouble 19%
• Good message, ineffective communication 25%
• I disagree with their message 13%
• I don't know what this question is about 15%

It's a big day for Detroit sports. Which game are you more interested in?

• Detroit Lions 38%
• Detroit Tigers 44%
• Neither 16%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Amanda Knox is released from prison 25%
• Detroit Tigers beat the NY Yankees 60%
• ArtPrize crowns a winner for 2011 5%
• President Obama pushes his jobs bill 2%
• Another story not listed here 5%

Did the ArtPrize voting public get it right?

• Yes 59%
• No 40%

Holiday hiring is underway. Are you shopping for the holidays yet?
 

• Yes, I have a great start 10%
• No, not yet 46%
• I'm finished 1%
• I don't shop 8%
• I don't have any money to shop 33%

How do you feel about the new ArtPrize Top 10 rule?
 

• I like it 9%
• I don't like it 13%
• It's fair 16%
• It will drive good artists away 11%
• I don't know what the rule is 49%

It's a season of overlap. Which sport are you following most closely right now?

• Baseball 46%
• College football 18%
• NFL 23%
• NHL 4%
• Another sport not listed here 7%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• ArtPrize 2011 Top Ten announced 15%
• Bank robbery and chase in Kent Co, 30%
• Welfare limits, education cuts begin 21%
• Gas prices drop 21%
• Another story not listed here 10%

What do you think about ArtPrize's Top 10?

• I love them all, it will be hard to pick 9%
• I'm satisfied with the finalists 22%
• I'm disappointed in the results 16%
• The public has no taste 6%
• I have no interest in ArtPrize 45%

If you found money, would you keep it?
 

• Yes 19%
• No, I'd turn it in or donate it 42%
• Yes, if I could get away with it 11%
• It depends on how much I found 26%

Should 911 recordings be available to the public?
 

• Yes 20%
• No 29%
• It depends on the content 27%
• Why would anyone want to access them? 19%
• Let me think about this one 3%

Should local governments consolidate services?
 

• Yes, they should 34%
• No, they shouldn't 13%
• Some services, but not all 51%

The Detroit Lions are 3-0. Are you a believer?

• Yes! 30%
• Yes, I've always been a believer 22%
• No, they'll blow it 18%
• I don't know yet. I need to see more 28%

What was the biggest story of the week?
 

• ArtPrize takes over Grand Rapids 35%
• Small plane crashes into FedEx truck 18%
• Hikers released from Iranian prison 34%
• Doug Stewart's parents speak 0%
• Another story not listed here 10%

Should welfare recipients be scrutinized more closely?

• Yes 95%
• No 4%

Do you believe in the death penalty?
 

• Yes 53%
• No 13%
• Only in some cases 25%
• I don't know how I feel about this issue 7%

What do you think of the facebook changes?
 

• I love them 0%
• I hate them 28%
• I'll get used to them 19%
• They don't make sense 14%
• I'm not on facebook 36%

Is giving money to panhandlers a bad thing?

• Yes30%
• No 11%
• There are better options 34%
• I don't know about bad but it's annoying 20%
• What is a panhandler?3%

Does judging art take away from the appreciation of it?

• Yes 14%
• No 36%
• It might, but I don't care 25%
• What a silly question 23%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Detroit Tigers win AL Central 66%
• ArtPrize is almost here 6%
• Gov. Snyder town hall forum at WOOD TV8 2%
• Obama and GOP jobs bills 13%
• Another story not listed here 11%

Can the Detroit Tigers do it this year?

• Yes! They'll go all the way! 48%
• No 5%
• No. They'll blow it in grand style 13%
• I don't know but I can't wait to watch! 24%
• Do what? 7%

If you were in charge, how would the U.S. Postal Service cut costs?

• Close more branches 21%
• Cut benefits/pensions for employees 31%
• Increase postage rates 11%
• Lay off employees 4%
• Another idea not listed here 30%

Do you mind when sports teams wear specialty uniforms?

• Yes, I mind. Just wear the team outfit. 11%
• No, I don't mind. It's fun 42%
• I really couldn't care less 46%

If you could ask Governor Rick Snyder a question, would you?

• Yes 27%
• Yes, I have several questions for him 34%
• No 18%
• I can't think of anything to ask 7%
• I just want to hear him answer other ?s 12%

Do you believe some childrens' programming can lead to attention problems?

• Yes 43%
• No 13%
• That's just an excuse parents use 24%
• I don't know 13%
• I don't care 5%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama's job speech 19%
• Terror threat in NYC and Washington D.C. 40%
• West Michigan Healing Field goes up 10%
• Ford Airport de-icer plan 8%
• Another story not listed here 20%

Should lawmakers "pass this jobs bill?"

• Yes, definitely 23%
• No way 25%
• This plan is good, but could be better 8%
• I didn't pay attention to Obama's speech 24%
• Huh? I know the Packers won last night 18%

How will you mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks?

• With prayers, thoughts, reflection 48%
• Trying to forget it happened 2%
• Honoring the lives lost, our military 18%
• With anger, hate, vengeance 5%
• It will just be a regular day for me 24%

Are you going to register to vote for ArtPrize?

• No 80%
• Yes 19%

What do you think of the University of Maryland's new football uniforms?

• They're ugly 26%
• They're different. I like them 10%
• They're distracting 5%
• Who cares? 44%
• I haven't seen them. Googling them now 13%

How will you spend your Labor Day?

• Laboring 23%
• Relaxing 42%
• Enjoying 17%
• Sleeping 4%
• Worrying 11%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Consumer confidence down 10%
• Off-duty trooper hits and kills teen 12%
• Hurricane Irene hits the east coast 68%
• 2 arrested in 2009 shooting of 2 teens 3%
• Another story not listed here 6%

Do you buy school supplies before school begins or after teachers weigh in?

• Before, so we're ready for anything 20%
• Before, that's when the sales are 37%
• I wait, I want to know what teachers say 20%
• I wait, cause I'm a procrastinator 2%
• I can't afford school supplies 19%

It's September. Do you feel like summer is over?

• Yes, I do 54%
• No, I don't 45%

Do you need God to hope, care, love and live?

• Yes 62%
• No 23%
• The answer to this is complicated 12%
• I don't know. Let me think about it 1%

Do high school students need iPads?

• Yes 5%
• No 50%
• Need? No. Could they help? Yes. 41%
• What is an iPad? 2%

Was Hurricane Irene overhyped?

• Yes, very much so 22%
• No, it's important to warn people 36%
• No. At least 24 dead, billions in damage 23%
• Maybe a bit 14%
• I didn't pay atttention 3%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• The fall of Moammar Gadhafi 21%
• Hurricane Irene 63%
• Court bans med pot sales by dispensaries 5%
• Michigan unemployment rises in July 5%
• CMU faculty strike stopped by judge 1%
• Another story not listed here 3%

Do you know someone directly in the path of Hurricane Irene?

• Yes, I do 53%
• No, I don't 46%

How should alleviating the nation's debt be handled?

• Spending cuts only 42%
• Tax hikes only 2%
• A combo of spending cuts and tax hikes 54%

Given the option, which would you rather use for classes at school?

• Physical textbook 68%
• ebook with the same info 31%

Should Michigan have an online voter registration system?

• Absolutely 60%
• No way 39%

Do teachers have the right to strike?

• Yes, they do 47%
• No, they don't 52%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Another wild Wall Street week 31%
• Civil unrest in Syria 3%
• 'West Memphis Three' freed from prison 6%
• Indiana State Fair stage collapse 50%
• 3 charged in foiled kidnap-ransom3%
• Another story not listed here 5%

How do you feel about Kim Kardashian's upcoming wedding?

• It's over the top, she should be ashamed 11%
• Can't wait to see the dress, cake, bride 3%
• Who cares? Her wedding is up to her 58%
• I didn't know she was getting married 6%
• Who is Kim Kardashian? 20%

Your reaction to Abercrombie & Fitch's cash offer to the cast of Jersey Shore?

• It's hilarious 29%
• It's ridiculous 27%
• I have no opinion on this 13%
• I don't know what this question is about 20%
• What's Abercrombie & Fitch/Jersey Shore? 10%

Should Rosie the dog have been euthanized?

• Yes, what happened was right 9%
• No, what happened was wrong 41%
• Her owner should have done it long ago 15%
• Who is Rosie the dog? 26%
• Watched the story and still don't know 6%

Will you miss Parsifal the Steampig?

• Yes 14%
• No 37%
• I didn't know his name was Parsifal! 23%
• What is the Steampig? 14%
• I look forward to new ArtPrize entries 10%

Do you think mosquitoes are worse this summer compared to past years?

• Yes 49%
• No 36%
• I don't know 8%
• I stay inside 4%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Riots in London 49%
• President Obama visits Holland plant 15%
• Numerous home invasions in W. Michigan 9%
• 2 men drown in Lake Michigan 10%
• Another story not listed here 14%

Should the U.S. Postal Service cut back services?

• Yes 62%
• No 25%
• I don't know 11%

Will West Michigan become a movie-making destination?

• Yes, it will 9%
• Maybe 29%
• I doubt it 61%

Is fall in the air?

• Yes 26%
• No way! Not yet! 57%
• I don't know but something's in the air 12%
• I don't bother with weather matters 3%

Are you worried about your 401K?

• Yes. Very 24%
• Yes. Kind of 18%
• No. Not at all 8%
• Ebb and flow. This is how it works 23%
• I don't have a 401K 24%

Will you head downtown for 'Rock the Rapids?'

• Yes 5%
• No 66%
• Maybe 4%
• I wish... I'm just too busy! 10%
• What is 'Rock the Rapids?' 12%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Junior Beebe Jr. double murder trial 2%
• 30 American troops killed in crash 42%
• Debt ceiling crisis resolution 20%
• Stock market plummets 30%
• Another story not listed here 4%

Does the stock market drop have you concerned?

• Yes 39%
• No 13%
• I don't understand this stuff 8%
• It has my attention 30%
• I don't care about the stock market 7%

When there are warnings of rip currents and red flags at the beach, you...

• get to the beach to watch the waves 15%
• dive right in 5%
• stay away. That's what warnings are for 64%
• swim with caution 12%
• wonder about rip currents and red flags 2%

Which West Michigan college is the biggest party school?

• Grand Valley State University 25%
• Western Michigan University 63%
• Cornerstone University 3%
• Calvin College 5%
• Aquinas College 2%

What do you think about insurance co. offering birth control with no copays?

• Finally! This is great. 40%
• I hate this 16%
• It makes sense 30%
• I have no opinion on this 12%

Have you started back to school shopping yet?

• Yes 12%
• Yes and I'm done! 2%
• No, it's way too early 11%
• No 19%
• This question doesn't apply to me 55%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Pilot crashes in Lake Huron and lives 17%
• Debt ceiling talks 60%
• Thomas Foley murder retrial 3%
• Flooding rains hit West Michigan 11%
• Another story not listed here 7%

How could the Grand Rapids Medical Mile be improved?

• More businesses 9%
• More pedestrian/bicyclist friendly 5%
• More efficient for commuter traffic 10%
• A combo for all of the above 60%
• Where is the Medical Mile? 13%

How prepared are you for flooding situations?

• Very prepared 6%
• Very prepared. I think..... 7%
• Prepared now after getting soaked before 3%
• Not at all prepared 14%
• This is something I don't worry about 67%

Do you believe a black bear could be living in West Michigan?

• Yes 80%
• Yes, and I've seen one with my own eyes 7%
• No 1%
• I don't know, never thought about it 10%

Do you feel like you have a good understanding of the debt ceiling talks?

• Yes, I understand what's at stake 41%
• No, I don't get it 21%
• I wish I would stop hearing about it 14%
• I'm confused and need to learn more 11%
• Who cares about these politics? I don't 11%

How do you feel about the NFL contract negotiation talks?

• The players need to give a little 6%
• The NFL needs to give a little 5%
• This is just plain ridiculous 32%
• I haven't been following the talks 15%
• Who cares about the NFL? 39%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Explosion, massacre in Norway 54%
• Debt-budget talks in DC hit snag 9%
• Heat Wave grips Midwest 27%
• Air Ace Allison Harte dies 7%
• Another story not listed here 1%

Are you worried about your cell phone causing any health problems for you?

• Yes, I am 16%
• No, not at all 83%

The NASA space shuttle program officially ended today. What's next?

• Private companies will put up money 24%
• Nothing. It's over. Period 14%
• More government funding will be found 25%
• I have no idea what's next. 32%
• I didn't even know the program ended 3%

If the election were today, who would you vote for in the race for U.S. Senate?

• Debbie Stabenow 28%
• Pete Hoekstra 64%
• Randy Hekman 3%
• John McCulloch 1%
• Peter Konetchy 1%

When it comes to extremes in weather, which do you prefer?

• Too hot 52%
• Too cold 47%

Now that she's free, what do you predict will become of Casey Anthony?

• She'll write books, make movies, be rich 21%
• She'll go into hiding, disappear 19%
• She'll be an analyst on some TV network 0%
• Who is Casey Anthony? 1%
• Who cares what happens to her? 56%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Saying farewell to Betty Ford 51%
• Funerals for Dantzler's victims 16%
• Cutlerville father of 6 killed in storm 10%
• Failed talks in D.C. on the debt ceiling 15%
• Another story not listed here 5%

Storm Team 8 is predicting a heat wave is moving toward West Michigan. You say..

• Great! I've been waiting for this. 15%
• Oh no! Run for air conditioning. 32%
• I worry about the safety of people, pets 21%
• It's OK, it won't last long 26%
• I don't care about weather 4%

Is 'Harry Potter' the greatest series in movie history?

• Yes, it is 6%
• No, it's not 24%
• Certainly right up there 26%
• I never got into 'Harry Potter' 41%

What's your take on the talks surrounding our nation's debt ceiling?

• Republicans need to give in a little 13%
• Democrats need to give in a little 14%
• Lawmakers better fix this mess fast 28%
• Politics as usual 40%
• I have no opinion on this 3%

How are you feeling about the economy these days?

• Good. Confident. Optimistic. 8%
• Unsure. Nervous. Cautious. 34%
• A "double-dip" recession is looming 18%
• Not good at all. I'm struggling 33%
• I don't think about it, I don't know 4%

How do you plan to honor Betty Ford?

• Sign her condolence book 2%
• Line her processional route 2%
• Watch the coverage of her funeral live 6%
• Prayers and thoughts for her family 29%
• I don't have any plans 58%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Betty Ford dies at age 93 4%
• Mass murder; 7 shot and killed in GR 81%
• Search continues for missing Baby Kate 1%
• Casey Anthony verdict: not guilty 10%
• Another story not listed here 1%

NASA is planning the final liftoff of its space shuttle program. Your thoughts?

• The end of an era 30%
• So sad to see it end 39%
• Good. It was a waste of money 17%
• I don't care 6%
• I didn't know the program was ending 6%

What kind of structures and buildings do you want in your hometown?

• Preserved and historic 14%
• Brand new 3%
• A balanced mix of both 55%
• No buildings, only open land 9%
• Don't care as long as they're well-built 16%

Are you surprised by the verdict in the Casey Anthony trial?

• Yes 26%
• Yes, and I'm outraged 39%
• No 17%
• No, and I'm outraged 5%
• I don't care 11%

Will you share your six words on MyGR6.com?

• Yes 1%
• Yes, I already have 1%
• No 27%
• Maybe, if I think of something 8%
• What in the heck is this question about? 61%

Should pornography be allowed in Michigan jails?

• Yes 5%
• No 88%
• Prison, yes. Jail, no. 6%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Amber Alert for Katherine Phillips 66%
• Amber DeVoe missing in Boston 4%
• GRPS Super Bernard Taylor to resign 14%
• Adam Walsh Law takes effect in Michigan 2%
• Another story not listed here 11%

What are you doing for the Fourth of July holiday weekend?

• Celebrating with friends, family 40%
• Working 10%
• Staying home, relaxing 35%
• Doing the usual 9%
• Huh? What? The 4th already? 3%

Do you pay attention to reports on beach cleanliness?

• Yes, I pay close attention 18%
• No 22%
• I go to my favorite beaches regardless 8%
• Sometimes I check those reports 14%
• I don't go to the beach 36%

What would you do if you were left behind at sea?

• Keep calm and tread water 13%
• Panic 15%
• Start swimming 5%
• A combination of the list above 65%

Would you ever jump off a West Michigan pier into Lake Michigan?

• Yes 6%
• Yes, and I have 17%
• No, I don't know how to swim 10%
• No, and I do know how to swim 65%

Do Transportation Security Administration screeners go too far?

• Yes, they're too invasive 51%
• No, they're keeping us safe 36%
• I don't fly, I don't care 11%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Same sex marriage law in New York 24%
• K'zoo Co. mom is drunk with kids in car 18%
• FBI's Most Wanted Whitey Bulger captured 28%
• Casey Anthony trial continues in FL 14%
• Another story not listed here 14%

Would you support a boycott of businesses that don't support gay rights?

• Yes 20%
• No 70%
• Depends on the business 8%

Do you monitor your teen's reading material?

• Yes, I preview everything they read 32%
• No, I'm just happy they're reading 41%
• No, but I do screen music, movies and TV 25%

Could you save a life with CPR skills?

• No 9%
• Yes, I've been trained. I'm confident 31%
• I've been trained but I'm not confident 35%
• I don't know 14%
• I would shout for help and call 911 9%

Governor Rick Snyder will sign his $47.4 billion budget today. Your thoughts?

• Good. Nice and early 38%
• Too many cuts on important items 33%
• No thoughts. No opionions. I don't care 11%
• Anything Snyder does is great 4%
• Anything Snyder does is bad 11%

Should US troops be immediately withdrawn from Afghanistan?

• Yes, all of them now 37%
• A modest number to begin withdrawal 46%
• Not at this time 16%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• al-Zawahiri named new al-Qaeda leader 6%
• Anthony Weiner resigns from Congress 55%
• Wildfire rages in Arizona 18%
• Mich GOP shows redistricting plans 3%
• Latvian church burns in Grand Rapids 6%
• Another story not listed here 9%

In 1971, President Nixon declared a "war on drugs." How's it going?

• We're winning 6%
• We've won 0%
• We're losing 32%
• We've lost 20%
• It is a complete waste of time and money 40%

Should those in the LGBT community be protected from discrimination?

• Yes, of course 30%
• No 9%
• It should be put to a vote 2%
• What is LGBT? 21%
• They shouldn't get special protection 36%

Should feral swine be banned or regulated?

• They should be banned 40%
• They should be regulated 29%
• Neither. They're just pigs 30%

Do you need an incentive to recycle?

• Yes, I wouldn't otherwise 16%
• No, it's the right thing to do 46%
• No, but it helps 26%
• Nothing will make me recycle 9%

Republican candidates for president will debate tonight. Will you be watching?

• No 71%
• Yes 6%
• It's too early in the race 18%
• If nothing else is on 3%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Scandal for Congressman Anthony Weiner 48%
• Massive Arizona wildfire burns for miles 25%
• Alaska releases Sarah Palin's emails 2%
• Plainwell honors Pvt. Thomas Allers 12%
• Another story not listed here 9%

When it comes to road construction in Michigan, you......

• are annoyed at every project 8%
• realize it's neccesary 32%
• wonder how they choose projects 25%
• try to be patient but get frustrated 29%
• couldn't care less 4%

Should motorcyclists be required to wear helmets in Michigan?

• Yes, absolutely 74%
• No, absolutely not 25%

Should convicted felons be allowed to serve in elected positions?

• Yes, after they serve their time 10%
• No 57%
• It depends on the crime 32%

What do you do on Air Quality Action Days?

• I follow all advisories and suggestions 25%
• I ignore them 31%
• I mow the lawn, gas up and exercise 11%
• What is an Air Quality Action Day? 6%
• What was wrong with Ozone Action Days? 24%

How do you keep cool when it gets hot in West Michigan?

• Stay inside in the AC 39%
• Hit a lake, river or pool for a dip 14%
• Sweat it out and hope it passes quickly 7%
• Go about life as usual 38%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Severe weather batters Battle Creek 39%
• Dr. Jack Kevorkian dies at age 83 12%
• Thrashers NHL team moves to Winnipeg 3%
• Lip Dub gives GR national exposure 35%
• Another story not listed here 9%

Do you go to farmers markets?

• Yes, on a regular basis 26%
• If I run across one, I might stop 48%
• No, never 11%
• I grow my own fruits and veggies 5%
• I buy my goods from a grocer 8%

Are you confident in your water safety skills?

• Yes 61%
• No 15%
• I don't really know 13%
• I stay away from all sources of water 6%
• I believe water is fun and not dangerous 2%

What's the longest period of time you've gone without power at your home?

• A week or longer 35%
• A day 39%
• Hours, at the most 22%
• Only minutes 2%
• I've never lost power at home 0%

Did you turn your air conditioning on over the weekend?

• Yes, I broke down 54%
• No, not yet 20%
• No, I don't have air conditioning 9%
• I turned it on weeks ago 15%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Deadliest tornado in decades hits Joplin 83%
• Tate Forcier incident in downtown GR 1%
• Grand Rapids Lip Dub shot and released 7%
• MI lawmakers send budget to Snyder 3%
• Another story not listed here 3%

What do you think of the Grand Rapids Lip Dub that premiered on YouTube?

• It looks great! Take that, Newsweek. 38%
• It could have been better. 13%
• I won't even watch it. 27%
• What is a Lip Dub? 20%

What do you think of all this rain in West Michigan?

• Rain, rain go away!  45%
• It's OK  6%
• I kinda like it  7%
• It could be much worse  40%

Do you believe swimming lessons for infants and toddlers are helpful?

• Yes 70%
• No 5%
• I don't know 12%
• I would wait until an older age 11%

Do you have concerns about the new spill-proof gas cans?

• Yes, they're hard to use 20%
• No 7%
• What was wrong with the old ones? 45%
• Should I be? 25%

Are you interested in seeing Grand Rapids' Lip Dub?

• Yes, I can't wait 9%
• No, I'm not interested 49%
• Maybe I'll check it out 22%
• What is this question about? 18%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• IMF's Strauss-Kahn arrested in NYC 13%
• Schwarzenegger fathers love child 38%
• The impending Rapture on Saturday 18%
• MI lawmakers work on funding education 16%
• Another story not listed here 13%

Do you believe the Rapture will happen Saturday?

• Yes 1%
• No 75%
• Maybe 4%
• It remains to be seen 10%
• What is the Rapture? 7%

What should be done with the lottery winner that continued to accept state aid?

• He should be jailed 7%
• He should pay the aid $ back 74%
• He should lose his lotto winnings 4%
• Nothing 11%
• He should continue to receive state aid 2%

How do you feel about so-called "designer drugs?"

• They should remain legal 4%
• Those 18+ can buy them with ID 9%
• They should be made illegal 48%
• I don't care 13%
• What are "designer drugs?" 24%

Has your opinion of Arnold Schwarzenegger changed?

• Yes, he's a dog 43%
• No 25%
• I still like his politics 1%
• I still like his acting 6%
• Why would my opinion change? 22%

Should more attention be paid to deaths in athletes?

• Yes 34%
• No 22%
• It depends on the situation 42%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Information gathered from bin Laden 27%
• Newt Gingrich announces for President 2%
• Enormous fire at GR furniture building 33%
• 5/3 River Bank Run takes place 6%
• We had some nice weather 20%
• Another story not listed here 9%

In your opinion, what is the biggest safety risk when thunderstorms strike?

• lightning 67%
• hail 2%
• heavy rain 7%
• falling debris 13%
• slippery roads 9%

Are blood-alcohol tests reliable?

• Yes, it's the best technology we have 45%
• No, it's a flawed technology 17%
• This is issue should be looked at closer 37%

Do you think you give away too much personal information on facebook?

• Yes, I know I do 8%
• No, I play it close to the vest 41%
• I don't really know 7%
• I don't really care 5%
• I'm not on facebook 36%

Would you consider running 26.2 miles?

• Yes. And I have 3%
• No. Never 56%
• I would like to try and do my best 7%
• I enjoy running, but not that far 6%
• I would prefer to walk or bike 25%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Osama bin Laden captured and killed 85%
• Gas prices hit Michigan record of $4.29 10%
• Multi-state prostitution ring has GR tie 1%
• Convicts in hiding: prisoners' DNA 1%
• Another story not listed here 1%

Should Michigan prisoners be forced to give up their DNA?

• Yes 84%
• No 3%
• On a case by case basis 12%

Do you agree with the President's decision to not release pictures of bin Laden?

• Yes 53%
• No 25%
• We'll get to see them one of these days 20%

Should the death photos of Osama bin Laden have been made public and published?

• Yes, absolutely 37%
• No, it's unnecessary 35%
• They will only inflame anti-Americanism 15%
• I want to see them, but don't need to 11%

Are you happy with election results in your area?

• Yes 26%
• No 24%
• I don't care 19%
• Huh? Elections? Yesterday? I missed it 19%
• I haven't checked them yet 11%

Gas has hit $4.29 a gallon in West Michigan. Your thoughts?

• OMG! I can't believe it 9%
• I'll deal with it...somehow 25%
• My lifestyle will change because of this 23%
• I can't afford this 36%
• I still don't care 5%

What are your thoughts on news that Osama bin Laden is dead?

• Fantastic! 32%
• It's about time 27%
• No death is worth celebrating 12%
• I'm suspicious and want to see proof 18%
• Another reaction not listed here 8%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Royal Wedding: Will and Kate get married 21%
• Killer tornadoes strike the South 72%
• K'zoo's first Bishop dies at 86 0%
• Lightning injures many at Portage park 1%
• Another story not listed here 3%

What do you think of Kate's dress?

• Gorgeous, lovely, beautiful 57%
• Just OK, I expected something else 14%
• Hideous, horrid, frightful 1%
• I live under a rock, I didn't see it 12%
• Who is Kate? 13%

Are you concerned about flooding in West Michigan?

• Yes 13%
• No 21%
• For me? No. For others? Yes 64%

Are you paying attention yet to the 2012 presidential election?

• Absolutely 37%
• Absolutely not 62%

The Royal Wedding is Friday. Will you be watching?

• Yes, I can't wait 12%
• I might tune in 21%
• No, I don't care 62%
• What? Huh? Who's getting married? 3%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• 16-month-old dropped at GR fire station 8%
• KDPS Officer Eric Zapata killed on duty 64%
• Another pit bull attack in West Michigan 4%
• Extreme weather conditions across U.S. 14%
• Another story not listed here 7%

Today is Earth Day. Are you doing your part?

• Yes, I'm confident I am 16%
• No, and I don't care to 34%
• I'm not sure 10%
• I try, I could do more 38%

Are landlines a thing of the past?

• Yes 20%
• No 24%
• Not quite yet, but they will be soon 54%

When it comes to Michigan driving, which is the lesser of evils?

• Road construction 30%
• Snowy, slippery roadways 13%
• Heavy rains, high winds 16%
• "Deer season" 32%
• Another condition not listed here 6%

Do you like the new rules affecting Top 10 ArtPrize Artists?

• Yes 18%
• No 8%
• I don't know what they are 29%
• I don't care what they are 43%

Today is Tax Day. You --

• -- have not yet filed 3%
• -- filed and paid 21%
• -- filed and got a refund 69%
• -- will ignore the deadline 4%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• 3 die in 2 overnight fires in GR 18%
• Infant found alive in K'zoo trash bin 34%
• Budget battle in Washington 17%
• Deadly tornadoes in South and Plains 23%
• Another story not listed here 5%

Do you prefer an outdoor or indoor setting for concerts?

• Indoor 20%
• Outdoor 18%
• It depends on who's playing 12%
• It depends on the weather 48%

Are protests effective?

• Yes 10%
• No 40%
• They do get attention 43%
• I don't know how I feel about this 5%

Do you agree with the changes being made to the Michigan Sex Offender Registry?

• Yes 62%
• No 6%
• I'm not aware of the changes 30%

West Michigan experienced record-breaking temperatures Sunday. So what about it?

• I loved every minute of it 71%
• It was too hot! 16%
• Who cares? Weather comes and goes.. 12%

What was the biggest story this week?

• Government shutdown fear and resolution 62%
• 2 lives saved by 2 Good Samaritans 11%
• MSP trooper killed in Saginaw Co. 12%
• Detroit Pistons have a buyer 3%
• Another story not listed here 10%

U of M researchers are optimistic about the jobs outlook. Are you?

• Yes 25%
• No 37%
• For the country? Yes. For Michigan? No. 36%

Do pit bulls deserve a bad reputation?

• Yes 43%
• No 6%
• Owners are responsible for their actions 49%

If the government shuts down, whose fault will it be?

• Republicans 15%
• Democrats 13%
• Both 52%
• President Obama 17%
• Somebody else's fault 1%

Are you enjoying spring break?

• Yes. Of course I am! 9%
• No. I'm here, my friends are down south 5%
• I don't get a "spring break" 71%
• It's "spring break?" 13%

Does love win?

• Yes, it does 23%
• No, it doesn't 12%
• This is more complex than Yes or No 48%
• I don't understand the question 15%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• International issues in Japan and Libya 68%
• K'zoo officer shoots, kills man 4%
• Teen driving rules change 9%
• Bronx Zoo cobra escapes, tweets 8%
• Another story not listed here 10%

How closely do you monitor your child's facebook page?

• I admit, not closely enough 15%
• I don't monitor it at all 15%
• Very closely 24%
• I don't allow my child to be on FB 38%
• I don't know if my kid is on facebook 5%

Do you think this is the Detroit Tigers' year?

• Yes! They're going to win it all! 25%
• It will be another mediocre year 18%
• They will do well and then choke 21%
• I don't care 28%
• This is the year the Cubs finally win 5%

Should we be able to peer in on shipwrecks of the Great Lakes?

• Yes. They are great history lessons 85%
• No. Victims should be able to RIP 7%
• It depends on how old the wreck is 7%

Twitter turned 5 last week. Are you tweeting?

• Yes, all the time 1%
• Sometimes..here and there 3%
• I saved my domain name, but don't tweet 3%
• No 85%
• What is Twitter? 7%

Should university and college administrators be making more during these times?

• They should be compensated for good work 7%
• No, they should tighten their belts too 83%
• It depends. How much more? 8%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Air strikes in Libya 37%
• Radiation continues in Japan 27%
• Elizabeth Taylor dies 20%
• Titanic exhibit announced for GR museum 4%
• MSP announces post closings 5%
• Another story not listed here 4%

How big does a lottery jackpot have to get before you play?

• Not very, I play regularly 11%
• I play when I have a few extra bucks 18%
• Payout has to be huge for me to play 24%
• I'll throw a few $$ in the office pool 5%
• I don't do lotto 43%

Do you have an interest in the Titanic exhibit coming to Grand Rapids in 2012?

• Yes! I can't wait 20%
• I might check it out 41%
• No, it happened 100 years ago 17%
• I'm not making plans for 2012 yet 19%

How closely do you pay attention to census numbers?

• Very closely, they're important 9%
• Kinda. I take a peek here and there 49%
• Not at all. Who cares about this info? 40%

What should become of Barry Bonds' home run record?

• His name should be excluded from records 38%
• An asterisk next to his name 28%
• Nothing. It should stand 16%
• I don't know what this question means 10%
• He should be in the Hall of Fame 5%

As a parent, do you follow advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics?

• Yes, always 3%
• Sometimes, if it makes sense to me 29%
• I follow our pediatrician's advice 25%
• No 18%
• I'm not a parent 21%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Nuclear exposure threat in Japan 77%
• Fear of nuclear exposure in the U.S. 4%
• House explodes in Gobles 1%
• Protests at State Capitol turn ugly 9%
• Another story not listed here 7%

Should a uniform, national system of youth driving laws be created?

• Yes, for the safety of all on the roads 52%
• No, it should be left up to the states 47%

What are your plans this St. Patrick's Day?

• Going to work, school... the usual 79%
• Celebrating everything Irish! 4%
• Drinking green beer and plenty of it 4%
• It's St. Patrick's Day? 11%

What do you make of these so-called "X-trains?"

• They are a problem and must be stopped 23%
• The issue is escalating in seriousness 13%
• They're misunderstood 0%
• They're harmless 1%
• What are X-trains? 60%

Do you have concerns about nuclear radiation from Japan reaching the U.S?

• Yes, I do 26%
• No, I don't 53%
• Ask me in a couple days 17%
• I'm taking cover now 3%

Should libraries put a cap on how many items you can check out?

• Yes 74%
• No 25%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Japan earthquake, tsunami 79%
• Possible nuclear meltdown in Japan 8%
• Wisconsin strips collective bargaining 3%
• Doug Stewart guilty of murdering wife 1%
• Fennville basketball keeps winning 5%
• Another story not listed here 1%

How big of an issue is bullying?

• It's huge and needs to be addressed 52%
• It's a growing problem in schools 27%
• It's not. Kids need to buck up 19%

LaughFest kicks off Thursday. What do you think?

• I'm excited! Can't wait to see the acts! 3%
• It'll be interesting to see how it goes 13%
• It's more positive news for Grand Rapids 39%
• I have no interest in this event 36%
• What is LaughFest? 6%

 

Kate Middleton and Prince William will marry in 50 days. Do you care?

• Yes, I can't wait for the big day 4%
• It will be neat to witness that history 25%
• I don't care at all 49%
• This isn't even a story 20%

I believe a child of this age is responsible enough to have a cell phone:

• 13 to 17-years-old 61%
• 8 to 12-years-old 7%
• 5 to 7-years-old 0%
• I believe you should be at least 18 12%
• Children shouldn't have cell phones 16%

Experts link technology to sleep deprivation. Does technology keep you up?

• No, I'm exhausted 43%
• I watch TV instead of snoozing 14%
• I text and talk when I should sleep 2%
• My computer gets my pillow time 14%
• Willpower helps me unplug and sleep 25%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Continued unrest in Libya 14%
• Doug Stewart trial continues 1%
• NFL union negotiations 1%
• Sudden death of Fennville's Wes Leonard 77%
• A story not listed here 5%

Should medical marijuana bars and clubs be banned?

• Yes 58%
• No 23%
• Let me research this before answering 5%
• No, just heavily regulated 13%

Should the state of Michigan tax pensions?

• Yes, pensions should be taxed 27%
• No, pensions should not be taxed 72%

Is there a Hell?

• Yes, there is 83%
• No, there isn't 16%

March is coming in like a lamb. What does this mean to you?

• It will go out like a lion 15%
• This silliness means nothing to me 15%
• Only Storm Team 8 knows 5%
• Time will tell 13%
• I just hope spring is close 49%

What do make of Charlie Sheen's antics?

• He's lost his mind 25%
• He's an addict 26%
• He's a star and deserves compensation 2%
• Who cares about Charlie Sheen? 30%
• I don't care, I will just miss his show 15%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Power outages after ice storm 9%
• Doug Stewart trial gets underway 1%
• Unrest in Libya 33%
• Gas prices soar 50%
• Another story not listed here 5%

Will you watch the 83rd Academy Awards this weekend?

• Yes, I watch every year 6%
• No, I don't care at all 55%
• Maybe, we'll see what else is on 17%
• Huh? Oh, the Oscars? Sure, I guess 1%
• I'm sick of Hollywood 19%

Do you care that space shuttle Discovery will lift off for the final time today?

• Yes, it's the end of an era 45%
• No, I couldn't care less 30%
• Kinda...it's too bad 21%
• What is space shuttle Discovery? 2%

How concerned are you about the rise in gas prices?

• Very. It's going to affect me greatly 52%
• I'm beginning to get concerned 29%
• Not at all. They go up and go down 10%
• They went up? I hadn't noticed 1%
• Ask me next week 5%

Should millages have their own special vote?

• Yes, they should be separate 26%
• No, there should be more on the ballot 14%
• Elections should have pre-set dates 12%
• Once each year for everything 46%

Of the Mt. Rushmore presidents, who was the greatest?

• George Washington 25%
• Thomas Jefferson 10%
• Abraham Lincoln 52%
• Theodore Roosevelt 10%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Protests in Bahrain, Yemen, Libya 15%
• Wisconsin teacher protests 17%
• Gov. Snyder's budget proposal 42%
• Arrests made in 1993 child's murder 11%
• Tigers' Miguel Cabrera arrested for DUI 8%
• Another story not listed here 4%

As part of "shared sacrifice," Gov. Snyder will earn $1 per year. Your thoughts?

• He put his money where his mouth is 39%
• It's completely symbolic 11%
• It doesn't mean anything 10%
• He's a millionaire. He can afford it 38%

Have you ever posted a video on YouTube hoping to draw large attention?

• Yes, I have 2%
• No, I haven't 23%
• Yes, but it didn't work 1%
• I haven't ever posted on YouTube 73%

Do you ever check the Michigan Sex Offender Registry?

• Yes, I do 35%
• No, I don't 31%
• I've looked at, but don't use it 32%

Do you closely read each monthly bill before you pay?

• Yes, I do 59%
• Not really 29%
• I only read the bottom line 11%

Does love really conquer all?

• Yes, it does 39%
• No, it doesn't 60%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Hosni Mubarak steps down in Egypt 69%
• President Obama in Marquette 1%
• Gun Lake Casino opens 22%
• Med marijuana case tossed in fed court 2%
• Local voice does Super Bowl ad 1%
• Another story not listed here 2%

Will you celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend?

• Yes. Big plans 11%
• Probably not 33%
• I'll wait until Monday 20%
• I don't do Valentine's Day 34%

Is Internet connectivity an essential part of American life?

• Yes, it is essential 71%
• No, it is not essential 28%

Has the Patriot Act outlived its usefulness?

• Yes, it has 19%
• No, it hasn't 23%
• It was never very useful 33%
• It should be strengthened and used more 23%

Do you or someone you know use a food assistance program?

• Yes 53%
• No 46%

What should be our National Anthem?

• The Star Spangled Banner 79%
• America, the Beautiful 20%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Protests continue in Egypt 26%
• President Obama urges Egypt transition 0%
• Dow ends above 12,000 2%
• The Blizzard of 2011 65%
• Super Bowl build up 2%
• Another answer not listed here 2%

What are your plans for the Super Bowl?

• I'll watch the game at home 47%
• Hosting/going to a Super Bowl party 17%
• Not quite sure yet 10%
• I will ignore it altogether 23%

Would you read a newspaper specifically designed for an iPad?

• Yes, I would 6%
• No, probably not 30%
• For free, yes. Paid, don't know 12%
• I need an iPad first 50%

Will we have six more weeks of winter?

• Sure looks that way 43%
• No. More like 12 weeks 24%
• Winter will never end 13%
• Hey - Spring Training is just weeks away 20%

Should vacant schools be sold and turned into apartments?

• Sure. Why not? 94%
• No. Keep them for education 5%

Are you following the events in Egypt?

• Yes, very closely 10%
• Keeping an eye on it 53%
• Not really 29%
• What's going on in Egypt? 6%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• The State of the Union address 4%
• Apparent revolution in Egypt 33%
• Dow flirts with 12,000 2%
• 2 Hartford Twp moms shot to death 53%
• 'Item pricing' repeal bill introduced 2%
• Another story not listed here 3%

Should the law requiring each item to be individually priced be changed?

• Yes, the law should be changed 37%
• No, leave it like it is 62%

Should work insurance cover same-sex partners who live together?

• Yes, absolutely 33%
• No way 66%

Are "responses" from the opposition party necessary after a big speech?

• Yes, they are 38%
• No, they're not 61%

You're in charge of balancing the budget. From which program is funding slashed?

• Medical research 13%
• Student aid/Aid to schools 13%
• Food safety, inspection 4%
• Agriculture support 17%
• Defense 24%
• Transportation 25%

Are you sick of winter yet?

• Yes, I am 63%
• No, I'm not 8%
• The cold temps, yes, but winter, no 20%
• I love winter 8%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Chinese president in US 10%
• Rep. Giffords' continued recovery 25%
• 'Baby Doc' Duvalier returns to Haiti 2%
• Bitterly cold temperatures 26%
• Mich 'road map' laid out by Gov. Snyder 28%
• Another story not listed here 5%

Would you like to have 3D television?

• You bet I would 7%
• Maybe 7%
• Not a real desire now 44%
• Not at all 40%

Should the state eliminate the Michigan Business Tax?

• Yes, it should be eliminated 64%
• No, it serves its purpose 11%
• I'm clueless on this one 23%

Will you watch or listen to Gov. Snyder's State of the State speech?

• Yes, I will 27%
• No, I won't 24%
• Probably not, but I'm interested 36%
• I don't care about it 11%

Be honest: could you find Tunisia on a map?

• Yes, of course 24%
• Probably not 40%
• If the map was labeled with names, sure 35%

Do we judge people on their content and not their skin color?

• Yes, we do 23%
• No, not even close 27%
• We've made great progess that way 48%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• The shootings in Tucson 68%
• The memorial in Tucson 6%
• Revolt in Tunisia 1%
• Upbeat attitude at Detroit auto show 1%
• Steelcase to lay off 400 local workers 17%
• Another story not listed here 3%

Would you consider buying an electric car?

• Yes, I would 19%
• No, I wouldn't 40%
• Not right now, but sometime 40%

Will the new Michigan legislature make tangible accomplishments this term?

• Yes, they will 29%
• No, they won't 31%
• Maybe a little bit 38%

Can Brady Hoke return the U-M football team to prominence?

• Yes, he can 23%
• Not for a while 25%
• Who? 17%
• I really, really don't care 33%

When shopping, do you make an effort to buy healthier foods?

• Yes, I do make the effort 51%
• Sometimes 34%
• No, not really 13%

Can incendiary political rhetoric lead to violence?

• Yes, it can 76%
• No, it can't 23%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• 112th Congress sworn in 10%
• Massive flooding in Australia 7%
• Homeless man with velvet voice now star 34%
• U-M fires Rich Rodriguez 26%
• More heart transplants done in GR 7%
• Another story not listed here 13%

It's a football weekend. What interests you more?

• The NFL games 29%
• The college bowl games 13%
• Both equally 12%
• I couldn't care less 44%

Do you believe childhood vaccines are safe?

• Yes, I do 86%
• No, I don't 13%

Should smartphones be used as hand-held computers for elementary students?

• Yes. It's a brilliant idea 8%
• I'm OK with this 9%
• Need to know more 25%
• This is utterly ridiculous 56%

Complete this phrase: Cyberbullying is --

• - as bad as personal bullying 31%
• - worse than personal bullying 20%
• - a growing problem 38%
• - not a big deal 10%

How do you pronounce this year?

• Two thousand eleven 67%
• Twenty eleven 32%