Shelbyville Times-Gazette: Online Poll

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Favorite superhero:

Storm: 4.1% (2 votes)
Green Lantern: 0.0% (0 votes)
Iron Man: 4.1% (2 votes)
Spider-Man: 4.1% (2 votes)
Wonder Woman: 10.2% (5 votes)
Flash: 2.0% (1 vote)
Batman: 18.4% (9 votes)
Thor: 2.0% (1 vote)
Captain America: 10.2% (5 votes)
Hulk: 6.1% (3 votes)
Aquaman: 0.0% (0 votes)
Wolverine: 2.0% (1 vote)
Superman: 32.7% (16 votes)
Daredevil: 0.0% (0 votes)
Green Arrow: 0.0% (0 votes)
Hawkeye: 0.0% (0 votes)
Black Widow: 0.0% (0 votes)
Other (leave in comments): 4.1% (2 votes)

49 votes cast

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Have you ever considered going back to school for college or vocational training as an adult?

Yes: 62.0% (165 votes)
No: 38.0% (101 votes)

266 votes cast

Friday, May 3, 2013

What summer food do you look forward to most?

Corn on the cob: 6.7% (15 votes)
Burgers or hot dogs grilled outdoors: 15.1% (34 votes)
Lemonade: 0.4% (1 vote)
Homemade ice cream: 3.6% (8 votes)
Strawberries: 5.3% (12 votes)
Watermelon: 16.4% (37 votes)
Homegrown tomatoes: 44.9% (101 votes)
Blueberries: 1.8% (4 votes)
Squash: 3.1% (7 votes)
Popsicles: 0.4% (1 vote)
Other (leave in comments): 2.2% (5 votes)

225 votes cast

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Do you think Gov. Bill Haslam should sign or veto what is sometimes called the "Ag-Gag" bill, which requires prompt reporting of animal abuse, in effect restricting long-term undercover investigations?

He should sign it.: 33.4% (538 votes)
He should veto it.: 65.1% (1047 votes)
No opinion: 1.5% (24 votes)

1609 votes cast

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Do you plan a vacation trip this summer?

Yes, by car, within Tennessee: 14.1% (44 votes)
Yes, by car, outside Tennessee: 32.2% (100 votes)
Yes, by plane, within the U.S.: 7.1% (22 votes)
Yes, outside the U.S.: 6.4% (20 votes)
No: 40.2% (125 votes)

311 votes cast

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Do you think that weather forecasters overemphasize tornado threats?

No; better safe than sorry: 65.0% (158 votes)
Yes; too-frequent warnings cause me to pay less attention: 35.0% (85 votes)

243 votes cast

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Has the increased emphasis on standardized testing and evaluation hurt or helped the education process?

Helped: 15.4% (31 votes)
Hurt: 84.6% (170 votes)

201 votes cast

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Do you support development of a new industrial park or spec building by local governments?

Yes, but only if it can be done at a very low cost: 15.6% (48 votes)
Yes, it's needed, and doing it successfully may cost money: 35.1% (108 votes)
No, it's not needed: 49.4% (152 votes)

308 votes cast

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

What has been your impression of the History channel's miniseries "The Bible"?

I love it: 39.3% (99 votes)
I like parts of it, but have problems with significant parts of it: 18.3% (46 votes)
I don't like it: 4.0% (10 votes)
I haven't seen it: 38.5% (97 votes)

252 votes cast

Friday, March 8, 2013

Doctors say a balanced all-around approach is necessary for weight loss, but which aspect of a weight loss program do you consider most important or most helpful to you?

Decreasing overall food portions and caloric intake: 44.4% (104 votes)
Eating or avoiding specific types of food (more fiber, less fat or carbs, etc.): 17.5% (41 votes)
Exercise (working out, running, etc.): 15.4% (36 votes)
Increasing your activity during the day (taking the stairs instead of the elevator, trying to stay active during regular daily activities): 16.2% (38 votes)
Psychological or motivational factors: 6.4% (15 votes)

234 votes cast

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Do you favor the twice-a-year switch between standard time and daylight saving time?

Yes: 30.2% (35 votes)
No: 69.8% (81 votes)

116 votes cast

Monday, February 25, 2013

Should the county continue to keep law enforcement officers at all local schools?

Yes: 77.2% (355 votes)
No: 22.8% (105 votes)

460 votes cast

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Which nominated film should win Best Picture at the Academy Awards?

Amour: 0.0% (0 votes)
Argo: 11.1% (21 votes)
Beasts of the Southern Wild: 1.6% (3 votes)
Django Unchained: 5.8% (11 votes)
Les Misérables: 15.8% (30 votes)
Life of PI: 1.6% (3 votes)
Lincoln: 52.6% (100 votes)
Silver Linings Playbook: 4.7% (9 votes)
Zero Dark Thirty: 6.8% (13 votes)

190 votes cast

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Who would you like to see named the next school superintendent?

Don Embry: 37.8% (356 votes)
Karen Scoggins: 52.7% (496 votes)
Janice Womble: 9.6% (90 votes)

942 votes cast

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Do you agree with the Postal Service's decision to stop Saturday mail delivery as a cost-saving measure?

Yes: 80.7% (142 votes)
No: 19.3% (34 votes)

176 votes cast

Friday, January 25, 2013

What do you use most often to take snapshots?

A point-and-shoot digital camera: 33.9% (99 votes)
A single lens reflex (SLR) camera or other camera with interchangeable lenses: 15.1% (44 votes)
A mobile phone: 49.7% (145 votes)
A tablet: 1.4% (4 votes)

292 votes cast

Monday, January 7, 2013

When do you typically file your tax return?

January: 14.6% (66 votes)
February: 45.5% (206 votes)
March: 13.7% (62 votes)
Early April: 8.6% (39 votes)
The week before the deadline: 8.6% (39 votes)
April 15: 5.3% (24 votes)
Late: 3.8% (17 votes)

453 votes cast

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Do you often make a New Year's resolution?

Yes, but I rarely keep it: 17.5% (29 votes)
Yes, and I often keep it: 6.6% (11 votes)
No: 75.9% (126 votes)

166 votes cast

Sunday, December 30, 2012

The top local story of 2012

Jail overcrowding: 3.4% (5 votes)
Principal shuffle: 1.4% (2 votes)
E-911 director resigns: 0.7% (1 vote)
Ray Butrum leaves as superintendent: 7.6% (11 votes)
Cascade band wins state championship: 4.8% (7 votes)
Accusations of abuse in TWH industry: 18.6% (27 votes)
Presidential election: 8.3% (12 votes)
House fire still unresolved: 37.2% (54 votes)
Skull found in river is Smelcer's: 6.2% (9 votes)
Alex stops cancer treatments: 6.9% (10 votes)
Inappropriate contact: 0.0% (0 votes)
Larry Walls murder: 2.1% (3 votes)
Other (leave in comments): 2.8% (4 votes)

145 votes cast

Friday, December 14, 2012

Should teachers with carry permits be allowed to take guns to school?

Yes: 63.5% (571 votes)
No: 36.5% (328 votes)

899 votes cast

Friday, December 7, 2012

Favorite holiday feature film? (Not hour-long TV specials, but full-length feature films)

'It's A Wonderful Life': 30.4% (96 votes)
'Miracle on 34th Street': 9.2% (29 votes)
'A Christmas Carol' (Which version? Leave in comments): 4.4% (14 votes)
'The Polar Express': 6.3% (20 votes)
'Christmas In Connecticut': 1.3% (4 votes)
'The Santa Clause': 3.2% (10 votes)
'Holiday Inn': 2.2% (7 votes)
'White Christmas': 9.2% (29 votes)
'A Christmas Story': 17.1% (54 votes)
'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (Feature film version): 7.6% (24 votes)
'The Bishop's Wife': 1.3% (4 votes)
Other (Leave in comments): 7.9% (25 votes)

316 votes cast

Monday, December 3, 2012

Should wine be sold in grocery stores?

Yes: 76.0% (187 votes)
No: 24.0% (59 votes)

246 votes cast

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Do you anticipate this year's holiday spending will be higher, lower, or about the same as in 2011?

Higher: 14.9% (78 votes)
Lower: 46.3% (242 votes)
About the same: 35.4% (185 votes)
Too soon to tell: 3.4% (18 votes)

523 votes cast

Monday, November 5, 2012

Do you favor daylight savings time?

Yes, it gives us extra daylight hours in the summer: 37.4% (137 votes)
No, changing the time twice a year is too disruptive: 62.6% (229 votes)

366 votes cast

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Favorite Halloween candy?

Snickers: 26.3% (137 votes)
Nerds: 1.9% (10 votes)
Smarties: 2.5% (13 votes)
SweeTarts: 1.0% (5 votes)
Candy corn: 10.4% (54 votes)
M&Ms: 6.0% (31 votes)
Three Musketeers: 4.8% (25 votes)
Hershey bar: 5.8% (30 votes)
Skittles: 1.3% (7 votes)
Butterfinger: 10.8% (56 votes)
Twix: 2.3% (12 votes)
Kit Kat: 5.4% (28 votes)
Spree: 0.8% (4 votes)
100 Grand: 3.3% (17 votes)
Gummi bears: 1.0% (5 votes)
Jolly Ranchers: 1.0% (5 votes)
Tootsie Roll: 5.4% (28 votes)
Tootsie Pop: 2.1% (11 votes)
Other (leave in comments): 8.1% (42 votes)

520 votes cast

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