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Poll #1370578
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 12
Which grapes do you like better?
Red
5 (41.7%)
Green 5 (41.7%)
Other color 0 (0.0%)
They're all the same 0 (0.0%)
Depends on my mood 2 (16.7%)
I hate grapes 0 (0.0%)
If you go into your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, as many as you wish, but you shall not put any in a container.
-- Deuteronomy 23:24
- Mood:
Thirsty
The post (Shovels Needed) was about sidewalks that still haven't been shoveled after this weekend's snow. The author noted that Boston, like many other cities, has an ordinance requiring businesses and homeowners to clear the sidewalks adjacent to their property.
The second comment reads as follows:
Thanks for pointing this out. I had no idea the Republik of Boston requires private citizens to labor, without compensation, on public property! CRAZY! I'm thinking about not shoveling so I can get a ticket and thus will have standing to challenge this on Constitutional grounds.
It's sad, just as we're about to inaugurate the greatest President of all time, the city celebrates such an act by implementing Soviet-era social regulation. Hopefully, Barak will give Boston the CHANGE we need and get Menino and his crime syndicate out of office. "Yes We Can" say no to government imposed slavery on our sidewalks!!!!!!!!!
Lincoln freed the slaves, which allowed Barak to get elected. Now it's time for Barak to return the favor and free the slaves of Boston!
All I can say is... WOW. Soviet-era social regulation? Government imposed slavery? As far as I know, EVERY city and town that I've lived in where snow was a possibility had a similar law in effect, and I've never once thought that it was tantamount to slavery or oppression.
What do you think?
Poll #1334386 The Shovels of Wrath
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 5
Do you think that commenter was really outraged, being sarcastic, or just trolling?
Does the city or town where you live have a shoveling law?
No. It doesn't snow here. 2 (40.0%)
No. We don't oppress our citizens like taht. 1 (20.0%)
Yes. What's good for the state is good for all of us. 2 (40.0%)
How do you feel about shoveling laws?
Unconstitutional, and morally wrong. 0 (0.0%)
Bad idea, but wouldn't get struck down in court. 0 (0.0%)
It's a necessary evil. 2 (40.0%)
What a great idea! 3 (60.0%)
- Location:Longwood Medical Area, Boston, MA (Work)
- Mood:
curious
Poll #1258492 Are You Registered?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: None, participants: 12
Are you registered to vote?
Yes 12 (100.0%)
No, but I plan to register soon. 0 (0.0%)
No, I don't plan to register. 0 (0.0%)
Did you vote in this year's presidential primaries?
Yes 9 (75.0%)
No 3 (25.0%)
Did you vote in the 2004 presidential election?
Yes 12 (100.0%)
No 0 (0.0%)
Have you voted in any election SINCE 2004?
County or Municipal Government 5 (71.4%)
State Government 7 (100.0%)
US House or Senate 5 (71.4%)
Proposition or Referendum 4 (57.1%)
Other 2 (28.6%)
Poll #870988 Shoes On or Off?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 26
Do you take your shoes off when you enter your home?
Yes, always. 14 (53.8%)
Sometimes, but not always. 6 (23.1%)
If they are wet/muddy/snowy, but not otherwise. 5 (19.2%)
No, or rarely. 1 (3.8%)
Do you ask guests to take their shoes off when they enter your home?
Yes, always. 2 (7.7%)
Yes, except for parties, large groups, etc. 2 (7.7%)
Sometimes, but not always. 4 (15.4%)
If they are wet/muddy/snowy, but not otherwise. 10 (38.5%)
No, or rarely. 8 (30.8%)
Do you remove your shoes when entering someone else's home?
Yes, always. 5 (19.2%)
Yes, but only if I know my hosts well. 4 (15.4%)
If they are wet/muddy/snowy, but not otherwise. 1 (3.8%)
I do whatever my host does when they enter their home. 13 (50.0%)
No, I prefer to keep my shoes on. 3 (11.5%)
Is it acceptable (polite) to ask guests to take their shoes off when entering your home?
Of course - that's a fair request. 12 (46.2%)
Yes, but only if I know my guests well. 9 (34.6%)
If they are wet/muddy/snowy, but not otherwise. 4 (15.4%)
No, guests should always decide whether or not to remove their shoes. 0 (0.0%)
No, I prefer that my guests keep their shoes on. 1 (3.8%)
If someone asks you to remove your shoes when you enter their home, you feel:
Relieved. (It's great to get those shoes off!) 6 (23.1%)
Comfortable. (I like to keep my carpets clean, so does my host!) 7 (26.9%)
Indifferent. (Whatever, no difference to me.) 17 (65.4%)
Insulted. (I wiped my feet, isn't that good enough?) 2 (7.7%)
Embarassed. (What if my socks have holes in them? What if they don't match? What if my feet smell?) 3 (11.5%)
Annoyed. (But I wore these specifically for this outfit!) 3 (11.5%)
Are there any rooms in your home where shoes shouldn't ever be worn?
Entryway / Foyer 2 (20.0%)
Living Room / Sitting Room 3 (30.0%)
Dining Room 1 (10.0%)
Kitchen 1 (10.0%)
Bathroom 2 (20.0%)
Bedroom 7 (70.0%)
Other 1 (10.0%)
Are there any rooms in your home where someone would go out of their way to put shoes on before using?
Entryway / Foyer 0 (0.0%)
Living Room / Sitting room 0 (0.0%)
Dining Room 0 (0.0%)
Kitchen 1 (11.1%)
Bathroom 2 (22.2%)
Bedroom 0 (0.0%)
Other 6 (66.7%)
Do you think any/all of these ideas are acceptable (polite)?
A sign at the door asking guests to remove their shoes. 12 (85.7%)
A note on an invitation letting guests know they will be expected to remove their shoes. 5 (35.7%)
Offering slippers to guests when they enter. 7 (50.0%)
Offering hospital style shoe-covers to guests who prefer to leave their shoes on. 2 (14.3%)
Asking guests who don't remove their shoes to stay outside. 0 (0.0%)
- Mood: curious
