We often hear news organizations cite polling numbers about the way Americans view important issues. The Truth in America Project is working with the polling firm Zogby, International, to help build a database of independent minded individuals who can be called upon to answer questions for future scientific polls. Zogby promises complete confidentiality, plus a free information product for those who choose to be involved.
Some people believe polls exert too much influence over politicians.
Here's an excerpt. We elect them, pay their salaries, expenses, and give them benefit packages most of us only dream of. What we ask in return is that these public servants represent our views. One way of educating politicians about our views is through accurate polling. Some issues, like national security, are inappropriate for polling, because those topics are so sensitive that the public cannot be adequately informed so as to have meaningful opinions.