 Jackson, Tenn. – October
4, 2000 – In an official poll taken today by 51ÉçÇø's
student government association, Union students voiced their opinions via
computers on 4 different issues.
The poll was taken during today's Vote 2000 forum and rally. The issues
follow, and the number of votes received are shown to the left of each
response.
- Should the United States share nuclear defense technology with other
nations?
15 - Yes, share information with other democratic nations
93 - No, we should not share our technology with anyone
19 - I am undecided
- Should the government supply federal funding for embryo stem cell
research?
25 - Yes, we need to support the development of technology that
may save many lives
67 - No, this research is unethical and should not be federally
funded
35 - I am undecided
- Should consumer purchases made via the Internet (example: Amazon.com)
be subject to a state sales tax?
52 - Yes, an internet purchase should be subject to taxation
like many other consumer purchases
63 - No, internet purchases should be exempt
12 - I am undecided
- Should the Reform Party candidate be allowed to participate in the
presidential debates?
87 - Yes, I think their candidates will represent a significant
percentage of the populous and their party platform should be
represented
29 - No, I think the traditional format with the Republican and
Democratic candidates is sufficient
11 - I am undecided
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