This is not a scientific poll. The results represent only the responses of those who chose to participate, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the general public.

Hot, hot heat — What's your take on banning private fireworks statewide, except for professional, permitted shows? (07/03/2007)
No way, it's tradition	514	44%
Yes, risk of fires too great	526	45%
Nah, Evanston needs the economy	45	4%
Sure, legal fireworks are lame	59	5%
Unsure	35	3%
Total votes:	1179

IPhone, you phone we all phone for iPhone — Planning on getting one? (06/28/2007)
Camped out, duh	4	1%
Paying someone in line to get it	4	1%
Probably, thinking about it	41	9%
Nah, my mobile is fine	338	73%
Ugh, I have technophobia	26	6%
"...and I'm a PC." No.	51	11%
Total votes:	464

Gas price blues — How will the high cost of gas affect your summer recreation plans? (05/31/2007)
It won't, we vacation regardless	364	19%
Some, we're adjusting plans	650	34%
A lot, we're not going anywhere	669	35%
I usually fly	84	4%
I ride my bike everywhere	70	4%
No answer / other	55	3%
Total votes:	1892

Jazz vs. Spurs: Optimistic? Realistic? How will Utah do in the NBA Western Conference Finals? (05/20/2007)
Will sweep	32	2%
Will be swept	151	9%
Will advance in 5 or 6	132	8%
Will go home in 5 or 6	749	47%
It'll go 7, Jazz win	374	23%
It'll go 7, Jazz lose	163	10%
Total votes:	1601

Global warming: When do you think the effects of global warming will occur? (04/24/2007)
It's already begun	1370	47%
Will start in the next few years	19	1%
Will start in my lifetime	74	3%
Won't happen in my lifetime	307	11%
It will never happen	1012	35%
Unsure / No answer	130	4%
Total votes:	2912

Do you support or oppose embryonic stem cell research? (04/12/2007)
Oppose	308	27%
Support	646	57%
Unsure	140	12%
No answer	12	1%
Don't care	30	3%
Total votes:	1136

What's your opinion about Vice President Dick Cheney speaking at BYU's commencement exercises on April 26? (04/04/2007)
I support it	903	54%
I'm against it	297	18%
Neither for or against	123	7%
Invite someone else	142	8%
Don't care	204	12%
No answer	7	0%
Total votes:	1676

Final Four: Finally. Who do you think will win the NCAA tournament? (03/26/2007)
Florida	289	29%
Georgetown	78	8%
Ohio State	157	16%
UCLA	176	17%
Don't know	14	1%
Don't care	294	29%
Total votes:	1008

God and the White House: Do you think religion should matter when considering a presidential candidate? (03/16/2007)
Yes, absolutely	416	36%
No, absolutely not	309	27%
To an extent	406	35%
Unsure	6	1%
No answer	3	0%
Don't care	18	2%
Total votes:	1158

BYU hoop dreams: Selected as an at-large mid-major for this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament, how far do you think the Cougars will advance in the tourney? (03/12/2007)
Past first round	246	49%
Past second round	23	5%
Into regional semis	14	3%
Into regional finals	33	7%
Lose first game (vs. Xavier)	135	27%
Weber State will advance further than Y.	50	10%
Total votes:	501

Warren Jeffs' trial: His lawyers want it moved from southern Utah to Salt Lake County, based on fairness. What do you think? (03/08/2007)
It should stay in St. George	172	44%
It should move to Salt Lake County	66	17%
Doesn't matter	76	19%
Don't know	6	2%
Don't care	68	17%
No answer	2	1%
Total votes:	390

The Iraq war, coming up on year 4 (March 20, 2007) — Do you think the war is: (02/27/2007)
A worthy cause	405	35%
A hopeless cause	421	37%
Equally both	261	23%
Neither	23	2%
Unsure	29	3%
No answer	8	1%
Total votes:	1147

Going out? A week after the Trolley Square shootings, how have your shopping and or public dining routines changed? (02/20/2007)
They haven't; I feel safe in public	426	69%
A little; I think more about public safety now	120	20%
Somewhat; it's unsettling to be out	31	5%
I don't go out	21	3%
Unsure	5	1%
No answer	12	2%
Total votes:	615

Deal: Gov. Huntsman, lawmakers revive Real Salt Lake deal. What's your opinion? (02/09/2007)
Yes! Soccer rules	410	29%
Not impressed. It's just politics	342	24%
Could be worse	47	3%
Real should be in St. Louis	441	31%
No response	18	1%
Don't care	173	12%
Total votes:	1431

Deal or no deal: Real Salt Lake and the stadium. What's your take? Send feedback to: "sportspoll @desnews.com" (01/29/2007)
I agree with Mayor Corroon	524	25%
I agree with Dave Checketts	327	16%
Bad deal all the way around	154	7%
Work it out at all costs	634	30%
Good riddance	262	12%
Don't care	203	10%
Total votes:	2104

News' Athlete of the Year: This past Friday's sports section announced our staff's pick for outstanding athlete of 2006. If you could choose, whom would you name? Or write-in candidate: "sportspoll @desnews.com" (01/24/2007)
Ted Ligety, Olympic gold medalist	41	4%
Eric Weddle, Utah football	298	32%
John Beck, BYU football	497	53%
Tie between Weddle and Beck	104	11%
Total votes:	940

High note? With the Utah Jazz now in mid-season form, how far into the postseason do you think they will go? (12/28/2006)
NBA finals	264	13%
Conference finals	339	17%
Conference semifinals	602	29%
Conference quarterfinals	458	22%
Won't make playoffs	100	5%
Don't care	288	14%
Total votes:	2051

Shop 'til you drop: Where does your money end up during the holiday season shopping spree? (11/29/2006)
Big box retailers	191	16%
Malls	125	11%
Locals only	109	9%
Online	208	18%
All of the above	361	31%
I don't shop	164	14%
Total votes:	1158

Downtown rebuild: What do you like most about the announced plans for City Creek Center? (10/04/2006)
Retail	117	5%
Housing	148	6%
Green space	391	16%
All of it	1229	51%
None of it	178	7%
Don't care	326	14%
Total votes:	2389

Media matters? What would you say is your main source for current events, latest news? (09/12/2006)
Local news, programming	304	34%
Talking with family, friends	30	3%
At work / school, classroom	36	4%
Network news, programming	116	13%
Blogs, Internet sites	313	35%
Other not listed	91	10%
Total votes:	890

Fifth anniversary: How much does the prospect of a terrorist attack — on the scale of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001 — worry you? (09/06/2006)
A great deal	140	20%
Somewhat	198	29%
Mildly	188	27%
Not at all	136	20%
Unsure	9	1%
Don't care	20	3%
Total votes:	691

Katrina, one year later: Should the government be doing more to rebuild homes in New Orleans? (08/23/2006)
Yes, the area is not getting enough help.	175	16%
No, rebuilding is futile, unless it's flood-proof.	815	73%
Unsure	66	6%
Don't care	67	6%
Total votes:	1123

And now for something completely different ... What is your favorite Monty Python's Flying Circus sketch? (08/17/2006)
"The Spanish Inquisition"	43	18%
"The Lumberjack Song"	62	25%
"Dead Parrot"	50	20%
"Spam"	41	17%
"Cheese Shop"	13	5%
Other	35	14%
Total votes:	244

Current Middle East conflict: Do you think the U.S. should take Israel's side, take the side of Hezbollah, or remain neutral? (07/26/2006)
Side with Israel	1249	63%
Side with Hezbollah	65	3%
Remain neutral	590	30%
Unsure	60	3%
No response	21	1%
Total votes:	1985

Space shuttle spending: What's your opinion about funding toward NASA's program? (07/06/2006)
It's been worth all the money.	421	36%
Funds better used elsewhere.	367	32%
Need to increase the funding.	165	14%
Need to decrease the funding.	72	6%
Not sure	85	7%
Don't care	53	5%
Total votes:	1163

Which movie are you looking forward to most this summer? (06/02/2006)
"Superman Returns"	424	13%
"Miami Vice"	67	2%
"Pirates of the Caribbean 2"	1820	54%
"Cars"	427	13%
"World Trade Center"	77	2%
Not listed / don't care	568	17%
Total votes:	3383

Barry Bonds will undoubtedly pass Babe Ruth's record of hitting 714 home runs, but do you think Bonds will eclipse Hank Aaron's mark of 755? (05/09/2006)
Yes, of course	277	16%
No way	427	25%
Not sure	127	7%
Don't care	894	52%
Total votes:	1725

How would you rate local and national governments' efforts in dealing with illegal immigration? (04/10/2006)
Excellent	43	2%
Good	55	2%
Fair	177	7%
Poor	2087	83%
Unsure	67	3%
Don't care	81	3%
Total votes:	2510

Do you think the Utah Jazz will make the NBA playoffs this year? (03/21/2006)
Yes	286	11%
No	1667	63%
Maybe	195	7%
Unsure	42	2%
Don't care	450	17%
Total votes:	2640

2006 Legislature: Finished — for now. Are you pleased with how lawmakers did their job this year on Capitol Hill? (03/02/2006)
Yes, very pleased	29	3%
Somewhat, can't please everyone	191	17%
No, absolutely not	626	56%
Still trying to figure it out	158	14%
Don't care	47	4%
Where's Capitol Hill?	67	6%
Total votes:	1118

Hey, Torino couch potatoes: What is your favorite Olympic sport to watch? (02/14/2006)
Skiing	286	24%
Skating	544	45%
Hockey	119	10%
Combined	39	3%
Sledding	59	5%
Curling	162	13%
Total votes:	1209

Legislature 2006: What do you think is the most important issue facing lawmakers this session? (01/27/2006)
Economic development	109	13%
Education	293	36%
Health and human service	105	13%
Law, criminal justice	73	9%
Other not listed	73	9%
Mix of all	159	20%
Total votes:	812

How do you feel about the decision of Larry Miller's Megaplex chain of local theaters to pull the new film "Brokeback Mountain" from theaters? (01/07/2006)
Couldn't care less	418	5%
Totally support it	2997	36%
Am offended at the action	3260	39%
It's their business; not going to boycott them	899	11%
Too bad for them, but good for competitors	616	7%
Brokeback what?	162	2%
Total votes:	8352

How safe do you think the United States will be from terrorism as a result of the war in Iraq? (12/01/2005)
More safe	1353	51%
Less safe	722	27%
No change	519	20%
No opinion	39	1%
Total votes:	2633

Show me the money: What's your biggest financial worry in the current state of the economy? (11/03/2005)
Energy, transportation costs	388	19%
Lack of money, low wages	451	23%
Too much debt	514	26%
Owning/renting residence	111	6%
Education expenses	105	5%
Healthcare	425	21%
Total votes:	1994

Legacy Parkway: Like it or not Davis County, here it comes. Do you agree with the compromise in constructing the freeway alternative? (10/01/2005)
Yes, with welcome arms	861	40%
No, it's a poor attempt	567	26%
In part ... can't please everyone	374	17%
Not informed enough	151	7%
Don't care	94	4%
What's Legacy?	110	5%
Total votes:	2157

Katrina's aftermath: During the first week, how would you rate the federal government's response to the hurricane? (09/07/2005)
Very prepared	184	9%
Adequate	795	37%
Inadequate	369	17%
Woefully unprepared	724	34%
Unsure	57	3%
No answer	24	1%
Total votes:	2153

Do you agree with the recently announced NCAA policy that would prohibit schools and teams from postseason use of any Native American mascots or imagery? (08/12/2005)
Yes	102	3%
No	1672	48%
Yes, with exceptions	272	8%
Yes, should be banned all season	59	2%
No, should never be an issue	1352	39%
No opinion	30	1%
Total votes:	3487

Roe vs. Wade: More than 30 years ago, the Supreme Court established a constitutional right for women to obtain legal abortions in this country. In general, how do you feel about the Court's decision? (07/28/2005)
Good decision	2033	54%
Bad decision	1663	44%
No opinion	29	1%
Unsure	59	2%
Total votes:	3784

Have the recent London attacks made you more worried about a similar attack taking place in the U.S.? (07/08/2005)
More worried	382	30%
Not more worried	575	45%
Not worried at all	258	20%
Unsure	54	4%
Total votes:	1269

What a gas — What do you think will happen to gas prices in the U.S. over the next six months? (05/20/2005)
Rise	2292	60%
Stabilize	707	19%
Decrease	487	13%
Not sure	180	5%
I don't care	81	2%
I don't drive	73	2%
Total votes:	3820

It's almost here — Star Wars: Episode III-Revenge of the Sith. Opening May 19 around the world, where will you be? (05/05/2005)
Where I've been since May 1, camped out in the ticket line.	70	3%
Fighting for a cineplex parking spot, to get in.	331	16%
Nowhere near a theater that weekend, waiting for the ebb of crowds.	826	41%
Elsewhere, since I'll be catching it on DVD or PPV.	208	10%
Darth who?	127	6%
Hopefully in a galaxy far, far away — from Star Wars.	469	23%
Total votes:	2031

Professional soccer has finally arrived in Salt Lake City. The team, Real Salt Lake, played its first game recently, which ended in a weather-filled draw. What's your interest level with the new team and sport? (04/02/2005)
It's about time, love it, season-ticket holder	576	15%
Moderately interested, will check out some games	916	24%
Good way to spend an afternoon, but not a huge fan	420	11%
Not a fan, but could support the effort	451	12%
Really, don't care	1004	26%
Real who?	479	12%
Total votes:	3846

Terri Schiavo: Regardless of how you feel about the issues, what kind of chance for physical improvement do you think would occur if Schiavo's feeding tube was reinserted? (03/28/2005)
Significant chance	41	5%
Good chance	47	6%
Slight chance	127	15%
No chance	591	70%
Unsure	33	4%
Total votes:	839

How far do you think the Utes will go in the NCAA men's basketball tournament? (03/16/2005)
Knocked out by UTEP	89	5%
Past first round	170	10%
Sweet 16	502	30%
Elite 8	346	21%
Final Four	269	16%
Don't care	296	18%
Total votes:	1672

Which do you think is more effective in stimulating the nation's economy: an economic agenda focused on tax cuts, or spending for improvements to the country's infrastructure such as roads, bridges and schools? (02/07/2005)
Cutting taxes	1245	60%
More spending	346	17%
Not sure	76	4%
Neither	211	10%
Not enough information	208	10%
Total votes:	2086

Banks vs. credit unions...the debates are on again at this year's Legislature. Given that this non-scientific quick poll can't gauge every aspect of the diatribes, what's your general position on the issue? (01/24/2005)
I side with the banks	1217	27%
I side with the credit unions	2848	64%
I'm on the fence	52	1%
I don't know enough about the issues	187	4%
I don't care	104	2%
My money's under the mattress	69	2%
Total votes:	4477

Are you planning on attending this year's Sundance Film Festival (which starts Jan. 20) in Park City and other locations? (01/13/2005)
Of course, have tickets for at least a dozen shows	39	3%
Might catch a few films	54	4%
Could get excited about one screening	75	5%
Avoiding it like the plague	436	29%
Going to Slamdance	17	1%
Don't care	884	59%
Total votes:	1505

Undisputed? With three unbeaten teams at the end of this year's college football season, do you think Auburn and Utah deserve a share of the national championship with the USC Trojans? (01/05/2005)
Yes	776	26%
No	803	27%
Only Auburn	84	3%
Only Utah	105	3%
Need a BCS playoff to decide	1229	41%
Unsure	27	1%
Total votes:	3024

With the death toll exceeding 100,000, do you think officials could have done more to warn people about the recent deadly tsunamis? (12/29/2004)
Yes	417	39%
No	441	42%
Unsure	201	19%
Total votes:	1059

Should registered sex offenders be barred from living near schools? (Read related story here.) (12/18/2004)
Yes	1599	82%
No	216	11%
Unsure	104	5%
Don't care	24	1%
Total votes:	1943

Reflecting on 2004, with another new year approaching, were you able to keep the resolutions you made in January? (12/12/2004)
I kept all of them	56	6%
I kept most of them	90	9%
I kept half of them	86	9%
I didn't keep any of them	110	11%
I didn't make any	486	50%
Don't care	152	16%
Total votes:	980

Who do you think will win college football's Heisman Trophy this year? (12/09/2004)
Alex Smith, Utah	330	29%
Reggie Bush, USC	115	10%
Matt Leinart, USC	304	27%
Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma	81	7%
Jason White, Oklahoma	93	8%
Don't care	218	19%
Total votes:	1141

Now that Gary Crowton has stepped down as coach at BYU, what do you think needs to happen to strengthen the Cougar football program? (12/01/2004)
Better recruiting	413	16%
Better coaching	1137	43%
More talented athletes	309	12%
Less strict honor code for athletes	131	5%
All of the above	349	13%
None of the above	282	11%
Total votes:	2621

What's your opinion about the severity of penalties and suspensions handed out to players by the NBA regarding the recent Detroit-Indiana basket'brawl' game? (11/23/2004)
Too harsh	241	9%
Not harsh enough	1091	41%
Adequate	988	37%
Unsure	27	1%
Don't care	89	3%
Too disgusted to care	229	9%
Total votes:	2665

If you could cast a vote for college football's Bowl Championship Series rankings, where would you place the Utes? (11/17/2004)
No. 3	394	14%
No. 4	798	28%
No. 5	670	24%
higher than 3	329	12%
lower than 5	337	12%
wouldn't rank them	278	10%
Total votes:	2806

Flu season is here. What's your opinion about you or your family members getting a flu shot this year? (10/22/2004)
Already got one	745	19%
Waiting to get one	530	13%
Thinking about getting one	138	3%
Not getting one	1688	42%
Unsure	77	2%
Not worth the trouble	800	20%
Total votes:	3978

Do you think the mainstream media has more of a liberal or a conservative bias? (10/13/2004)
Very liberal	2509	61%
Somewhat liberal	700	17%
Very conservative	193	5%
Somewhat conservative	191	5%
Pretty much in the middle	125	3%
Varies widely, depending on the source	372	9%
Total votes:	4090

Who do you think fared better in the recent vice presidential debate? (10/06/2004)
Vice President Dick Cheney	1899	58%
Sen. John Edwards	924	28%
Unsure	42	1%
Didn't watch	270	8%
Don't care	131	4%
Total votes:	3266

Who do you think fared better in this year's first presidential debate? (10/02/2004)
President Bush	947	37%
Sen. John Kerry	1257	48%
Unsure	92	4%
Didn't watch	186	7%
Don't care	111	4%
Total votes:	2593

With Salt Lake County Mayor Nancy Workman seeking re-election while facing two felony charges — for allegedly misusing public monies — who would you vote for if the elections were held today? (09/15/2004)
Nancy Workman (incumbent, Republican)	852	20%
Peter Corroon (Democrat)	1551	37%
Merrill Cook (Independent)	857	20%
Undecided	269	6%
None of the three	470	11%
Not voting	201	5%
Total votes:	4200

With both Utah and BYU winning their opening football games, who do you think will have the best season this year? (09/04/2004)
BYU	927	19%
Utah	3150	66%
Equal success	216	4%
Don't know	83	2%
Don't care	432	9%
Total votes:	4808

As Republican Party leaders and delegates arrive in New York City this week for the GOP's national convention, for whom would you cast your vote this November for president? (08/29/2004)
George W. Bush	2955	74%
John Kerry	801	20%
Ralph Nader	69	2%
Other third party candidate	80	2%
Haven't decided	71	2%
Not voting	33	1%
Total votes:	4009

Which country do you think will win the most medals during the Athens Summer Games? (08/19/2004)
China	127	6%
Germany	18	1%
United States	1918	90%
Russia	23	1%
Australia	21	1%
Other	35	2%
Total votes:	2142

How can the use of performance-enhancing drugs in the Olympics be best eliminated? (08/10/2004)
Fine for the athletes	38	2%
Fines for the sports governing body	45	3%
Loss of medals and suspension in current Games	365	22%
Loss of medals and lifetime suspension	976	60%
Can't be eliminated	164	10%
Other	37	2%
Total votes:	1625

With recent new warnings being raised from the federal level of potential terrorist targets, how do you feel the country's implementation of security measures has changed since Sept. 11, 2001? (08/02/2004)
For the better	772	48%
Somewhat for the better	406	26%
Same	154	10%
For the worse	213	13%
Unsure	47	3%
Total votes:	1592

As this week's Democratic National Convention wraps up in Boston, what top priority do you think should be the next president's first focus in office in 2005? (07/25/2004)
Health care	247	13%
Education	72	4%
Military operations	183	10%
Economy	428	23%
Fighting terrorism	933	50%
Total votes:	1863

Who do you think will win this year's Tour de France? (07/14/2004)
Lance Armstrong, U.S.	2272	90%
Jan Ullrich, Germany	76	3%
Thomas Voeckler, France	57	2%
Gilberto Simoni, Italy	25	1%
Tyler Hamilton, U.S.	59	2%
Iban Mayo, Spain	47	2%
Total votes:	2536

Who do you favor in the Utah gubernatorial race? (06/26/2004)
Republican Jon Huntsman Jr.	2598	60%
Democrat Scott Matheson Jr.	1498	35%
Don't know	212	5%
Total votes:	4308

Salt Lake County Auditor Craig Sorensen resigned after admitting he stole gasoline. He now faces a criminal charge. What is an appropriate punishment? (05/28/2004)
Fine	214	39%
Jail time	26	5%
Fine and jail time	269	49%
Neither	22	4%
Don't know	19	3%
Total votes:	550

Which Utah GOP gubernatorial candidate would you like run against Democrat Scott M. Matheson Jr. in November? (05/10/2004)
Jon Huntsman Jr.	555	71%
Nolan Karras	231	29%
Total votes:	786

Do you think Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld should stay in his post or resign? (05/07/2004)
Stay	274	49%
Resign	265	48%
Don't know	15	3%
Total votes:	554

The EPA says 2003-04 automobiles average 20.8 miles per gallon. What does your car get? (04/29/2004)
10-15 mpg	154	11%
16-20 mpg	333	24%
21-25 mpg	402	28%
26-30 mpg	312	22%
31 or higher mpg	188	13%
Don't know	26	2%
Total votes:	1415

Are conditions in Iraq helping or hurting President Bush's re-election chances? (04/19/2004)
Helping	184	21%
Hurting	574	66%
Don't know	109	13%
Total votes:	867

How did President Bush's televised news conference Tuesday affect your view of the administration's approach the war in Iraq and battling terrorism? (04/14/2004)
Left me more confident	372	49%
Left me less confident	196	26%
My opinion didn't change	168	22%
Don't know	16	2%
Total votes:	752

If you own a gas-guzzling car, has the jump in gas prices left you thinking about driving something a little less thirsty? (04/13/2004)
Yes	40	58%
No	25	36%
Don't know	4	6%
Total votes:	69

U.S. commanders are talking about sending more American forces to Iraq. Do you support that idea? (04/06/2004)
Yes	634	59%
No	380	35%
Don't know	64	6%
Total votes:	1078

Does the presence of protesters affect your plans to be in downtown Salt Lake City over the LDS Church's general conference weekend? (03/31/2004)
I will be downtown despite the protests	382	41%
I will not go downtown because of the protests	120	13%
I would not be downtown over the weekend either way	415	44%
I don't know	20	2%
Total votes:	937

How would you rate the success of the U.S.-led coalition's efforts in Iraq? (03/19/2004)
Excellent	483	21%
As good as can be expected	1038	45%
Fair	183	8%
Disappointing	309	13%
An outright failure	269	12%
Don't know	15	1%
Total votes:	2297

In the United States, what is the most likely outcome of the same-sex marriage debate? (03/12/2004)
Federal law or Supreme Court decision supporting such unions	277	19%
Federal law or Supreme Court decision prohibiting such unions	336	23%
Civil designation other than a marriage recognizing same-sex relationships	423	29%
State-by-state allowances or prohibitions	318	22%
None of the above	34	2%
Don't know	85	6%
Total votes:	1473

Should the United States become more involved in the political conflict in Haiti? (03/01/2004)
Yes	290	19%
No	1102	73%
Don't know	120	8%
Total votes:	1512

Who is your pick for best actor at the 76th annual Academy Awards Feb. 29? (02/12/2004)
Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)	805	71%
Ben Kingsley (House of Sand and Fog)	40	4%
Jude Law (Cold Mountain)	30	3%
Bill Murray (Lost in Translation)	183	16%
Sean Penn (Mystic River)	81	7%
Total votes:	1139

Who is your pick for best actress at the 76th annual Academy Awards Feb. 29? (02/12/2004)
Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider)	187	37%
Diane Keaton (Something's Gotta Give)	128	25%
Samantha Morton (In America)	11	2%
Charlize Theron (Monster)	163	32%
Naomi Watts (21 Grams)	22	4%
Total votes:	511

Who is your pick for best supporting actor at the 76th annual Academy Awards Feb. 29? (02/12/2004)
Alec Baldwin (The Cooler)	45	13%
Benicio Del Toro (21 Grams)	31	9%
Djimon Hounsou (In America)	22	6%
Tim Robbins (Mystic River)	113	32%
Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai)	145	41%
Total votes:	356

Who is your pick for best supporting actress at the 76th annual Academy Awards Feb. 29? (02/12/2004)
Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Sand and Fog)	28	10%
Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April)	10	4%
Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River)	21	8%
Holly Hunter (Thirteen)	35	13%
Renee Zellweger (Cold Mountain)	177	65%
Total votes:	271

Do you support Utah legislation that would eliminate mandatory medical arbitration agreements? (02/07/2004)
Yes	392	67%
No	137	23%
Don't know	60	10%
Total votes:	589

Do you think the fallout over the Janet Jackson/Justin Timberlake stunt will make a similar stunt on live TV more or less likely in the future? (02/05/2004)
More likely	241	55%
Less likely	170	39%
Don't know	25	6%
Total votes:	436

Academy Award nominations are out. What is your pick for best picture? (01/27/2004)
"The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King"	1202	69%
"Lost in Translation"	44	3%
"Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World"	89	5%
"Mystic River"	54	3%
"Seabiscuit"	365	21%
Total votes:	1754

With the Utah Legislature now in session, how frequently do you monitor legislative activities? (01/20/2004)
Daily	148	19%
Frequently but not daily	154	20%
Occasionally	98	13%
Infrequently	54	7%
Hardly ever	152	20%
Legislature? What legislature?	161	21%
Total votes:	767

President Bush is planning a permanent science base for astronauts on the moon and human voyages to Mars. What do you think? (01/09/2004)
It's about time	689	32%
Nice idea, but too expensive	542	25%
I'll believe it when I see it	201	9%
Waste of time and money	685	32%
Don't know	48	2%
Total votes:	2165

If you have investments tied to the stock market, which direction were they headed as as 2003 ended? (01/03/2004)
Up	428	83%
Down	42	8%
Flat	48	9%
Total votes:	518

Do you make New Year's resolutions? (12/31/2003)
Yes	105	42%
No	146	58%
Total votes:	251

What causes you the most grief when there's a major winter storm? (12/27/2003)
Shoveling snow	93	11%
Hazards of driving	516	60%
Potential for damage to house, apartment, etc.	40	5%
Health concerns (besides shoveling snow)	8	1%
All of the above	133	15%
None of the above	75	9%
Total votes:	865

Do you think the capture of Saddam Hussein rekindled momentum in the efforts to locate Osama bin Laden? (12/18/2003)
Definitely	362	39%
Probably	329	36%
Probably not	159	17%
Definitely not	49	5%
Don't know	24	3%
Total votes:	923

Should Saddam Hussein be tried by Iraq's recently established war crimes tribunal? (12/16/2003)
Yes	300	77%
No	58	15%
Don't know	31	8%
Total votes:	389

How does online shopping fit into your gift buying for the holidays? (12/10/2003)
I do most of my shopping online	106	15%
I do some shopping online	317	45%
I look for gifts online but buy in stores	75	11%
I'm not shopping online	132	19%
I'd like to try shopping online but don't yet trust it	38	5%
I'm not shopping for holiday gifts	36	5%
Total votes:	704

Which best describes your holiday shopping style? (11/28/2003)
Bargain shopper	376	34%
Look for 'perfect' gifts at any price	80	7%
Make a list then find it all	222	20%
Get a lot of things then figure out who to give them to	35	3%
Wait until the last minute	200	18%
Get it done as quickly as possible	195	18%
Total votes:	1108

What is your favorite thing about the Thanksgiving holiday? (11/24/2003)
Turkey	96	12%
Stuffing	72	9%
Pie	79	10%
Football	84	11%
Visiting family	404	51%
Other	65	8%
Total votes:	800

Which team is your pick to win Saturday's BYU-Utah football game? (11/17/2003)
Utes	965	66%
Cougars	468	32%
Don't know	23	2%
Total votes:	1456

If you're a Utah Jazz fan, how has the team measured up compared to your pre-season expectations? (11/09/2003)
Better than expected	1074	81%
About the same as expected	176	13%
Not as good as expected	51	4%
Don't know	28	2%
Total votes:	1329

How interested are you in the Olympic bribery trial? (10/29/2003)
Very	173	8%
Somewhat	228	10%
Not very	487	22%
Not at all	1324	60%
Don't know	12	1%
Total votes:	2224

About Katie Couric and Oprah Winfrey's network TV interviews with Elizabeth Smart: (10/23/2003)
Good idea, I'll watch	348	22%
Good idea, won't watch	50	3%
Bad idea, I'll watch	131	8%
Bad idea, I won't watch	700	45%
Don't know what I think, will watch	155	10%
Don't know what I think, won't watch	187	12%
Total votes:	1571

Chances for peace between Israel and the Palestinians: (10/21/2003)
Will ebb and flow, as has been the case for some time	76	18%
Will grow slowly but surely	20	5%
Will continue to deteriorate	218	52%
Can only be accomplished if one side emerges as the dominant victor	94	22%
Don't know	15	4%
Total votes:	423

If you're a Utahn whose municipality was involved in Tuesday's primary election, did the outcome increase or decrease the likelihood you'll participate in November elections? (10/09/2003)
Increased	167	33%
Decreased	56	11%
Stayed the same	243	48%
Don't know	36	7%
Total votes:	502

The state has decided to walk away from a protracted and public fight to force Parker Jensen, diagnosed with cancer, to get chemotherapy. Do you agree with the state's decision? (09/30/2003)
Yes	1382	77%
No	336	19%
Don't know	83	5%
Total votes:	1801

How long do you think U.S. military forces will continue to occupy Iraq? (09/22/2003)
Less than 1 year	47	4%
1-2 years	332	29%
More than 2 years	719	63%
Don't know	38	3%
Total votes:	1136

Have you listed your phone number on the Federal Communication Commission's do-not-call registry, making it off-limits to telemarketers? (09/17/2003)
Yes	792	78%
No, but I plan to	118	12%
No, and I won't	42	4%
No, and haven't decided whether to	68	7%
Total votes:	1020

Did you do something outside of your normal routine to mark the anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center? (09/11/2003)
Yes	194	25%
No	582	75%
Total votes:	776

If you're a BYU football fan, what do you think of the new policy prohibiting outside food and drink in LaVell Edwards Stadium? (08/29/2003)
I'm for it	375	22%
I'm against it	1244	73%
Don't know	81	5%
Total votes:	1700

Is the current surge in gasoline prices cutting into your end-of-summer travel plans? (08/25/2003)
Yes	366	64%
No	207	36%
Total votes:	573

Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said Monday that if Gov. Mike Leavitt leaves office to head the EPA, Lt. Gov. Olene Walker would become governor, not acting governor. Do you agree with that finding? (08/18/2003)
Yes	854	82%
No	136	13%
Don't know	46	4%
Total votes:	1036

What do you think of the idea of building a sky bridge to connect the ZCMI and Crossroads malls? (08/06/2003)
Aestetically pleasing and practical	1357	69%
Aesthetically pleasing but not practical	74	4%
Aestetically not pleasing but practical	270	14%
Aesthetically not pleasing nor practical	191	10%
Don't know	73	4%
Total votes:	1965

Do you think the exchange of Main Street Plaza public access rights for land and money around the Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center in Glendale will help resolve plaza controversy? (07/29/2003)
Definitely	270	18%
Probably	496	32%
Probably not	520	34%
Definitely not	197	13%
Don't know	58	4%
Total votes:	1541

Should Salt Lake City bid to host another Olympics? (07/21/2003)
Definitely	895	48%
Probably	230	12%
Probably not	237	13%
Definitely not	474	25%
Don't know	34	2%
Total votes:	1870

Which of the Central City malls do you most frequently visit? (07/17/2003)
Crossroads	132	17%
Gateway	115	14%
Trolley Square	39	5%
ZCMI	119	15%
I live in the Salt Lake area, but rarely visit any of the four	183	23%
I don't live in the Salt Lake metropolitan area	212	27%
Total votes:	800

What will Karl Malone get out of his move to the Lakers? (07/10/2003)
He'll get a title ring and the all-time scoring record	390	21%
He'll get a title ring but won't score enough to break the all-time scoring record	577	31%
He'll break the all-time scoring record but fail to get a title ring	131	7%
He'll get neither	681	36%
Don't know	106	6%
Total votes:	1885

Do you support the idea of having U.S. troops act as a peacekeeping force in Liberia to help enforce a cease fire in the African nation's years-long civil war? (07/04/2003)
Yes	270	31%
No	538	61%
Don't know	70	8%
Total votes:	878

Does the continuing slide in interest rates have you: (06/26/2003)
Most keenly focused on new mortgage or consumer loan opportunities	203	29%
Most concerned about lower rates of return on retirement or other savings	225	33%
Both	155	22%
Neither	108	16%
Total votes:	691

What best describes your reaction to Sen. Orrin Hatch's suggestion that people who illegally download music should have their computers destroyed? (06/18/2003)
Good idea	141	7%
I don't understand everything, but I trust the senator	35	2%
Technologically impossible	135	7%
Something else for hackers to find their way around	264	14%
Not something for government to get involved with	762	39%
The senator should worry less about this and spend more time writing songs	594	31%
Total votes:	1931

Regarding water conservation, are you: (06/10/2003)
Making changes around the house to conserve water	559	76%
Waiting for local officials to impose conservation measures	38	5%
Neither	139	19%
Total votes:	736

Should Gov. Mike Leavitt seek a fourth term? (06/03/2003)
Yes	376	28%
No	886	67%
Don't know	59	4%
Total votes:	1321

If you're a Salt Lake City resident, has the mayoral campaign caught your attention yet? (05/27/2003)
Yes	202	47%
No	231	53%
Total votes:	433

How closely are you following the post-war developments in Iraq? (05/22/2003)
Closely	134	24%
Occasionally	241	43%
Very infrequently	146	26%
Never	37	7%
Total votes:	558

President Bush recently announced his re-election bid. Do you think he will win a second term? (05/19/2003)
Yes	920	79%
No	198	17%
Don't know	42	4%
Total votes:	1160

Are you glad Jerry Sloan has decided to return for a 16th season as head coach of the Utah Jazz? (05/13/2003)
Yes	769	60%
No	349	27%
Not sure	162	13%
Total votes:	1280

On Saddam Hussein: (05/08/2003)
He's alive and will become easier to find as time goes on	228	21%
He's alive and will be more difficult to find as time goes on	437	41%
He is probably dead and his fate will be easier to determine as time goes on	152	14%
He is probably dead his fate will be harder to determine as time goes on	135	13%
Don't know	113	11%
Total votes:	1065

Has the SARS scare affected any upcoming travel plans? (04/28/2003)
Yes	99	12%
It might	89	10%
No	665	78%
Total votes:	853

Coalition military forces should remain in Iraq until: (04/23/2003)
A stable Iraqi government is in place.	438	58%
A stable Iraqi government is in the works.	73	10%
Saddam Hussein is found.	32	4%
A majority of Iraqis want foreign military out.	39	5%
Several of the above.	139	19%
None of the above.	29	4%
Total votes:	750

How do you characterize your feelings at this point about the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq? (04/18/2003)
Strong support	982	77%
Some support	96	8%
Indifferent	16	1%
Some opposition	54	4%
Strong opposition	121	9%
Don't know	7	1%
Total votes:	1276

What is the likelihood a functional democratic government can be established in Iraq? (04/16/2003)
Very likely	110	18%
Somewhat likely	253	42%
Somewhat unlikely	116	19%
Very unlikely	114	19%
Don't know	8	1%
Total votes:	601

Will you be filing your tax return on deadline Tuesday? (04/14/2003)
No	184	65%
Yes	69	24%
Yes -- and at the latest possible minute	29	10%
Total votes:	282

Setting up a post-war government in Iraq should be under the auspices of: (04/08/2003)
The United Nations	180	14%
The United States and Britain	690	54%
A coalition of Arab states	79	6%
All of the above	287	23%
None of the above	36	3%
Total votes:	1272

What grade would you give the Bush administration's handling of information about the war in Iraq? (04/03/2003)
A	1256	59%
B	440	21%
C	113	5%
D	102	5%
F	194	9%
Don't know	38	2%
Total votes:	2143

What is your primary reaction to the presence of "imbedded media" accompanying coalition forces in Iraq? (04/01/2003)
Adds to the detailed understanding of events	108	23%
Results in too much detail	155	33%
Boosts chances for fair reporting because reporters have better knowledge of events	69	15%
Leads to questions about reporters' objectivity because of their dependence on units they accompany	70	15%
None of the above	62	13%
Don't know	9	2%
Total votes:	473

How much time each day do you spend reading/viewing news information about the war in Iraq? (03/24/2003)
More than 4 hours	209	11%
2-4 hours	390	21%
1-2 hours	435	24%
30-60 minutes	406	22%
Less than 30 minutes	364	20%
None	40	2%
Total votes:	1844

Given Saddam Hussein's practice of using body doubles, how difficult will it be to determine whether he is alive and in charge? (03/20/2003)
Very difficult	250	33%
Somewhat difficult	345	46%
Not very difficult	91	12%
Not at all difficult	35	5%
Don't know	32	4%
Total votes:	753

Do you support plans for a military strike in Iraq, and has your position changed since the U.S. troop buildup in that region began? (03/18/2003)
Support the attack and always have	556	67%
Support the attack but didn't used to	78	9%
Don't support the attack but used to	15	2%
Don't support the attack and never have	165	20%
Don't know	21	3%
Total votes:	835

With Elizabeth Smart safely home, was there a point in the nine-month kidnapping ordeal when you gave up hope she would be found alive? (03/13/2003)
Yes	3377	92%
No	300	8%
Total votes:	3677

Is your understanding today of the rift between Utah banks and credit unions any better than it was at the beginning of this year's session of the Legislature? (03/05/2003)
Yes	302	37%
No	469	58%
Don't know	37	5%
Total votes:	808

Have you filed your tax return yet? (02/20/2003)
Yes	786	45%
No	945	55%
Total votes:	1731

How has the buildup for war with Iraq affected the likelihood of future terrorist attacks in the United States? (02/14/2003)
Increased the threat	520	61%
Decreased the threat	115	13%
Neither	176	21%
Don't know	44	5%
Total votes:	855

How likely is Saddam Hussein to be pressured into exile to avoid an invasion by the United States? (02/10/2003)
Very likely	42	4%
Somewhat likely	58	5%
Not very likely	307	28%
Not at all likely	656	60%
Don't know	28	3%
Total votes:	1091

In light of Saturday's Columbia space shuttle tragedy, what is your opinion of NASA's programs? (02/03/2003)
The space program has legitimate scientific value and should continue	1003	69%
Space expeditions have scientific value but at questionable expense	194	13%
The expense outweighs scientific gains and the program should probably be scaled back	107	7%
Space missions should be discontinued	52	4%
The space program is driven by national pride, affecting any debate over cost or scientific value	87	6%
Don't know	19	1%
Total votes:	1462

Given political events in Washington, D.C. this week, how would you characterize the Bush administration's posture on war with Iraq? (01/27/2003)
Determined to initiate war with Iraq	656	46%
Very likely to initiate war with Iraq	459	32%
Somewhat likely to initiate war with Iraq	45	3%
Still waiting for concessions from Iraq before reversing war plans	122	9%
Hopeful to avoid war with Iraq using political pressure or diplomatic means	117	8%
None of the above	31	2%
Total votes:	1430

Which team is your favorite to win the Super Bowl on Sunday? (01/23/2003)
Oakland Raiders	276	54%
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	235	46%
Total votes:	511

How closely will you watch the work of the Utah Legislature while it is in session? (01/20/2003)
Like a hawk	86	20%
Quite a bit	108	25%
Some	91	21%
Not much	72	17%
None	72	17%
Don't know	6	1%
Total votes:	435

Do you agree with President Bush's assessment that the University of Michigan's affirmative action policy is a "quota system that unfairly rewards or penalizes prospective students based soley on their race"? (01/16/2003)
Yes	654	82%
No	111	14%
Don't know	34	4%
Total votes:	799

How far do you think the Utah Jazz will go this season? (01/01/2003)
To the NBA finals	308	12%
To the conference finals	259	10%
Lose in second round of playoffs	759	30%
Lose in first round of playoffs	752	29%
Not make the playoffs	477	19%
Total votes:	2555

Do you plan on making New Year's resolutions? (12/24/2002)
Yes	371	47%
No	387	49%
Haven't decided	37	5%
Total votes:	795

How would you describe the holiday season? (12/13/2002)
Spiritual	315	18%
Peaceful	176	10%
Bustling	403	24%
Stressful	453	27%
Depressing	229	13%
None of the above	127	7%
Total votes:	1703

The Utah Starzz franchise is being relocated to San Antonio. Will you miss them? (12/06/2002)
A lot	172	9%
A little	216	11%
Not much	243	12%
No	1359	67%
Don't know	30	1%
Total votes:	2020

When do you start your Christmas shopping? (11/26/2002)
The day after Christmas	118	8%
Before Halloween	411	27%
The day after Thanksgiving	272	18%
Mid-December	542	36%
December 23rd	169	11%
Total votes:	1512

Now that the Utah Jazz has retired Jeff Hornacek's No. 14, should the Jazz retire Adrian Dantley's No. 4? (11/20/2002)
Yes	689	53%
No	503	39%
Don't know	100	8%
Total votes:	1292

If you have made a significant change in your investments recently, which of the following was the prime motivator: (11/15/2002)
Current interest rates	70	26%
U.S. economy in general	106	39%
Threat of war	17	6%
Change in personal employment status	35	13%
None of the above	44	16%
Total votes:	272

The second "Harry Potter" installment opens in theaters Friday -- Is it high on your must-see list? (11/11/2002)
I'll see it opening weekend	182	18%
I'll see it sometime soon	285	28%
I'll see it...sometime	266	26%
I'm not that interested in it	207	20%
What's "Harry Potter?"	63	6%
Don't know	9	1%
Total votes:	1012

If you're a Utah registered voter, describe your election day: (11/05/2002)
Planned to vote, and did	1022	84%
Planned to vote, but didn't	89	7%
Didn't plan to vote, but did	27	2%
Didn't plan to vote, and didn't	78	6%
Total votes:	1216

Do you plan to vote on Tuesday? (11/01/2002)
Yes	841	88%
No	96	10%
Haven't decided	19	2%
Total votes:	956

Salt Lake City is discussing a proposal that would ban smoking on public sidewalks. What do you think of the idea? (10/29/2002)
It's about time	399	42%
It's worth considering	104	11%
Legally challenging but worth the fight	85	9%
Question whether it would withstand legal challenges	142	15%
Shouldn't be done	223	23%
Don't know	7	1%
Total votes:	960

How would you rate the national media coverage of the sniper story? (10/24/2002)
Excellent	135	19%
Good	231	32%
Fair	138	19%
Poor	185	26%
Don't know	23	3%
Total votes:	712

If you have children in your household, have you noticed any increased anxiety on their part because of publicity about the sniper attacks in the Washington, D.C. area? (10/22/2002)
Yes	49	17%
No	230	79%
Don't know	12	4%
Total votes:	291

What do you think it will take to resolve the Main Street Plaza controversy? (10/19/2002)
Church/city negotiation	233	41%
Additional legal action	252	45%
Neither	36	6%
Don't know	43	8%
Total votes:	564

Congress on Thursday gave President Bush the broad authority he sought to use U.S. military force to confront Saddam Hussein. Will that power make war with Iraq: (10/11/2002)
More likely	714	81%
Less likely	105	12%
Don't know	63	7%
Total votes:	882

Has the expression patriotism been the primary motive for something you have done recently? (10/06/2002)
Yes	197	39%
No	312	61%
Total votes:	509

What is your perception of the Bush administration's ambition for war with Iraq compared to two weeks ago? (09/28/2002)
Still determined	742	79%
Somewhat less determined	125	13%
Much less determined	50	5%
Don't know	24	3%
Total votes:	941

What is your current position on war with Iraq? (09/20/2002)
I support it under whatever scenario the Bush administration devises	1005	49%
I support it only if a sufficient consortium of U.S. allies supports it	421	21%
I'm not ready to support it	241	12%
I doubt I could be persuaded to support it	53	3%
It's a bad idea and shouldn't happen	265	13%
Don't know	65	3%
Total votes:	2050

Despite a halftime QB switch in Saturday's losing battle in Reno, BYU football coach Gary Crowton says he wants to avoid rotating QBs in the future. Good approach for the Cougars? (09/18/2002)
Yes	148	38%
No	81	21%
Don't know	26	7%
Don't care	136	35%
Total votes:	391

Should the Augusta National Golf Club be opened to women? (To stoke your opinion before choosing an answer, look at Brad Rock's Tuesday column or Marilyn Karras ' Friday column.) (09/13/2002)
Definitely	273	34%
Probably	54	7%
Probably not	98	12%
Definitely not	361	45%
Don't know	18	2%
Total votes:	804

The anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 is the focus of intense media attention. Which response best reflects the way you will mark the occasion? (09/09/2002)
I'll read and watch as much of the coverage as I can	96	7%
I expect to read and view a significant amount of the media coverage	235	17%
I'm not going to extra measures to consume the coverage	513	38%
I'm inclined to avoid as much of the coverage as I can	330	25%
I'm going to great lengths to avoid 9/11 coverage	150	11%
Don't know	21	2%
Total votes:	1345

How seriously is the Bush administration considering an attack on Iraq? (09/04/2002)
Too seriously	268	25%
Very seriously	514	48%
Still testing the international climate	189	18%
It's probably political sabre rattling	59	6%
It's a total bluff	21	2%
Don't know	20	2%
Total votes:	1071

In light of Wednesday's indictment and other legal developments in the WorldCom Inc. financial scandal, what best describes your confidence in America's corporate chiefs? (08/29/2002)
Still in a downward spiral	331	48%
Low, but holding steady	165	24%
Cautiously improving	75	11%
Strong, despite notable exceptions in corporate integrity	97	14%
Don't know	18	3%
Total votes:	686

If Major League Baseball players strike, which of the following sports should get more coverage? (08/26/2002)
Soccer	250	46%
Golf	108	20%
Tennis	61	11%
Ice Hockey	126	23%
Total votes:	545

How do you feel about the proposal to build the Olympic Legacy Project at Gallivan Plaza? (08/23/2002)
It's a better location than Pioneer Park	123	37%
Pioneer Park would have been better	53	16%
SLOC and the city should find a different site	35	11%
I'm indifferent on the whole idea	101	30%
Don't know	20	6%
Total votes:	332

Which response best describes the changes the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 have had on your air-travel habits? (08/15/2002)
I won't fly at all	64	5%
I look for ways to avoid flying when I didn't used to	133	10%
I fly just as often but am more wary of my surroundings and fellow passengers	384	28%
I buy more travel insurance than I used to	4	0%
My flying practices are unaffected, except for changes in airport routines	762	55%
Don't know	29	2%
Total votes:	1376

Two-thirds of Americans want Congress to play a role in any decision about military action against Iraq, a new CBS News poll shows. Do you agree? (08/09/2002)
Yes	513	62%
No	295	35%
Don't know	26	3%
Total votes:	834

Has Utah's record heat in July adversely affected your summer? (07/31/2002)
A lot	232	21%
Some	318	29%
Not much	166	15%
Very little	134	12%
None	256	23%
Total votes:	1106

How closely did you follow Lance Armstrong's fourth conquest of the Tour de France? (07/29/2002)
Every day	194	33%
Occasionally	175	30%
Hardly at all	129	22%
Lance Armstrong -- isn't he an astronaut?	85	15%
Total votes:	583

If you invest in the stock market, how have recent disasters among publicly traded giants like WorldComm and Enron affected your trading habits? (07/22/2002)
I've pulled out of the market completely	110	14%
I still own stocks but am trading more warily	100	12%
The downturn has me eagerly looking for buying opportunities	200	25%
I'm taking a 'wait and see' posture for a while	371	46%
Don't know	29	4%
Total votes:	810

If your recreation plans for summer include camping, how are various fire restrictions affecting you? (07/08/2002)
Restrictions will change camping destination	122	14%
Restrictions may change camping destination	86	10%
Restrictions probably won't change camping destination	131	15%
Restrictions definitely won't change camping destination	287	33%
Restrictions have suspended camping plans	184	21%
Don't know	48	6%
Total votes:	858

Is the United States more secure than before Sept. 11? (07/03/2002)
Definitely	214	24%
Probably	351	40%
Probably not	234	27%
Definitely not	68	8%
Don't know	15	2%
Total votes:	882

How do fireworks factor into your family's Fourth of July plans? (07/02/2002)
We plan to see a major fireworks display only	179	37%
We plan to see a major fireworks display and do our own fireworks	72	15%
We will have fireworks at home but will not attend a major fireworks display	57	12%
Fireworks will not be part of our Fourth of July plans	137	28%
We haven't decided yet	45	9%
Total votes:	490

Do you agree with President Bush's assessment that a Palestinian state is possible but only with the ouster of Yasser Arafat? (06/26/2002)
Yes	728	69%
No	245	23%
Don't know	79	8%
Total votes:	1052

Do you believe President Bush's initiative to realign federal law-enforcement agencies is: (06/12/2002)
An overdue step in the right direction	448	27%
A timely step in the right direction	374	23%
Reactionary shuffling that might not improve effectiveness or efficiency	147	9%
Reactionary shuffling that probably won't improve effectiveness or efficiency	344	21%
A change, the effectiveness of which can only be judged in time	272	17%
Don't know	48	3%
Total votes:	1633

Has the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart caused you to re-examine the security of your home? Do you plan to make changes? (06/08/2002)
Yes -- and I plan to make changes	259	34%
Yes -- but I don't plan to make changes	236	31%
No	268	35%
Total votes:	763

How would you measure the effects of Utah's drought so far? (06/04/2002)
Very severe	113	20%
Severe	228	40%
Somewhat severe	139	25%
Not very severe	86	15%
Total votes:	566

Is the FBI's restructuring: (05/30/2002)
Appropriate to compensate for deficiencies that let terrorist warnings slip through the cracks	169	38%
A bureaucratic maneuver designed to deflect criticism for the 9/11 terrorist attacks	182	41%
Neither	38	9%
Don't know	57	13%
Total votes:	446

The New York Times is reporting that New Yorkers favor rebuilding on the World Trade Center site. What do you think? (05/28/2002)
Rebuild to the scale of the original World Trade Center towers	170	27%
Rebuild but make the development remarkably different from the World Trade Center	237	38%
Keep the site cleared for a memorial and/or park	124	20%
An appropriate plan has not yet been developed	71	11%
Don't know	27	4%
Total votes:	629

What will be the focus of your Memorial Day activities? (05/23/2002)
Cemetery visits	138	28%
Long-weekend outing	51	10%
Extended family gathering	101	21%
Work as usual	101	21%
Haven't decided	100	20%
Total votes:	491

What do you think of former-president Jimmy Carter's Cuba trip? (05/13/2002)
Great idea	376	23%
Probably a good idea	316	19%
Probably a bad idea	237	14%
Bad idea	621	37%
Don't know	108	7%
Total votes:	1658

Do you think the cross-country pipe bombing spree, which ended Wednesday in the arrest near Reno of Luke J. Helder, received more public and law-enforcement attention because of heightened concerns about terrorism? (05/08/2002)
Definitely	475	63%
Probably	201	27%
Probably not	55	7%
Definitely not	15	2%
Don't know	8	1%
Total votes:	754

Springville and Mapleton residents will be able to vote Tuesday in a nonbinding referendum over whether Springville High School's "Red Devil" should stay or go. The Nebo School District will make the final decision. What do you think? (05/02/2002)
The Red Devil should definitely stay	839	66%
The Red Devil should probably stay	129	10%
The Red Devil should probably go	98	8%
The Red Devil should definitely go	149	12%
Don't know	49	4%
Total votes:	1264

Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch is breaking ranks with the rest of Utah's congressional delegation and President Bush by supporting some forms of human cloning for therapeutic purposes. Do you support his decision? (04/30/2002)
Yes	263	59%
No	136	31%
Don't know	44	10%
Total votes:	443

A ruling on a fourth U.S. House seat for Utah is not expected from the U.S. Supreme Court until after spring primary elections, which has Utah lawmakers contemplating a second primary this year. Is a second primary a good idea? (04/29/2002)
Yes	48	62%
No	26	33%
Don't know	4	5%
Total votes:	78

One-third of the participants in our previous poll predicted the Kings would sweep the Jazz in the first round of the playoffs. Now that the series is tied 1-1, how would you predict the rest of the series? (04/24/2002)
Jazz 1, Kings 3	202	20%
Jazz 2, Kings 3	319	32%
Jazz 3, Kings 2	273	27%
Jazz 3, Kings 1	201	20%
Total votes:	995

Utah Jazz: Predict the outcome of the first playoff round. How many games will each team win? (04/19/2002)
Jazz 3, Kings 0	31	2%
Jazz 3, Kings 1	78	5%
Jazz 3, Kings 2	241	16%
Jazz 2, Kings 3	178	12%
Jazz 1, Kings 3	499	33%
Jazz 0, Kings 3	476	32%
Total votes:	1503

Monday is income tax day. Did you: (04/13/2002)
FIle early	571	55%
File before the deadline, but not real early	245	24%
Put it off until the last minute -- this year	89	9%
Put it off until the last minute -- as usual	128	12%
Total votes:	1033

European Union ministers on Wednesday declared American mediation in the Middle East a failure and said a broad alliance of nations should mediate Israeli-Palestinian peace. What do you think? (04/03/2002)
Strongly agree	349	34%
Somewhat agree	219	22%
Somewhat disagree	75	7%
Strongly disagree	301	30%
Don't know	68	7%
Total votes:	1012

What are the chances the violence between the Israelis and Palestinians can be resolved in the near future? (04/01/2002)
Very likely	8	1%
Somewhat likely	4	1%
Possible	24	4%
Somewhat unlikely	54	9%
Very unlikely	495	84%
Don't know	5	1%
Total votes:	590

With the yardwork season approaching, are predictions for a dry summer affecting your outdoor plans? (03/25/2002)
Yes	181	32%
No	333	59%
Not sure	47	8%
Total votes:	561

Who is your pick for "Best Actress" when the Oscars are handed out March 24? (03/20/2002)
Halle Berry	184	27%
Judi Dench	77	11%
Nicole Kidman	167	24%
Sissy Spacek	101	15%
Ren?Zellweger	61	9%
Don't know	100	14%
Total votes:	690

A majority of respondents in our previous poll believe "Lord of the Rings" will win Best Picture when the Oscars come around March 24. Who is your pick for best actor? (03/18/2002)
Russell Crowe	152	36%
Sean Penn	31	7%
Will Smith	28	7%
Denzel Washington	138	33%
Tom Wilkinson	15	4%
Don't know	55	13%
Total votes:	419