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As you may recall, two days ago I directed your attention to a poll running on the Save our Schools web site.  They wanted to know if you thought Charter Schools a good idea.

At the time I drew your attention to the poll, the results were like this

Clearly, the 123 voters thought, with about a half majority, that Charter Schools would not improve educational outcomes.

But that’s probably because the Save our Schools web site is particularly aimed at people who feel the education sector needs “saving”, so the result isn’t particularly enlightening.

Currently, the site displays this notice:

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It looks like the union organised opposition to Charter Schools have a little poll running on their website.

NACT assure us that Charter Schools are being brought in to help Maori and Pacifica students achieve better results.  They don’t offer any evidence, in fact Catherine Isaac said on Campbell Live tonight (23.4.13) that they “might improve things,” so it seems even she isn’t that sure.

But all of that aside, what do YOU think?

Feel free to comment below, too.  I’d love to hear people’s reasoning for or against or whether they are just plain confused.  Read more »

Certain people have almost demanded I run a Marriage Equality Poll on the blog.

So in the interest of Democracy at work, let me ask you:

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Guess the end of the video before you get to the “surprise”, then answer how you did below.

You have 28 seconds to decide.

Poll over the break

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(real poll at end)

What is “reasonable doubt”?

a) I’m not sure.

b) I’m reasonably unsure.

c) A doubt that is reasonable.

What is the definition of guilt?

a) Eyes too close together.

b) Shifty-looking.

c) Proven to have committed a crime.

If the prosecution has failed to give enough evidence of a defendant’s guilt, you should:

a) See what your friends on Facebook think.

b) Toss a coin to decide.

c) Find the defendant not guilty.

If the evidence is debatable, on what basis can you make an inference?

a) How fit the defendant looks.

b) A sample of the defendant’s handwriting.

c) The full evidence put before the court.

The guilt or innocence of a defendant is decided on:

a) Whether he or she has a nice face.

b) What you’ve read about her or him on the internet.

c) Only the evidence presented in court.

Under what circumstances might a jury be “hung”?

a) If the judge is really upset with them.

b) If they fancy a night in a hotel.

c) If, after an extended period of deliberation, they cannot agree on a verdict either unanimously or by a majority acceptable to the judge.

What does a “unanimous verdict” mean?

a) The opinion of an unknown person.

b) An unknown opinion.

c) A verdict agreed by every member of the jury.

What is a “majority verdict”?

a) The opinion held by most people on Twitter.

b) The opinion of most people on Twitter aged 18 or over.

c) A verdict need not be unanimous, so long as there are no fewer than 11 jurors and at least ten agree.

Can a juror come to a verdict based on a reason not presented in court and which has no facts or evidence to support it?

a) Yes.

b) How much is it worth?

c) Absolutely not.

Under what circumstances can you be excused from, or defer, jury service when summoned?

a) I can’t be bothered.

b) It doesn’t pay enough.

c) By law, you must do jury service when asked. But you can defer if, for example, you have a holiday or operation booked.

Who can you discuss your jury deliberations with?

a) Google

b) Family and friends and their mates.

c) Only other members of the jury, in the jury room.

The real poll:

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Source:  Martin Phillips and The Sun

According to Michael Laws, a Valentine Day gift automatically brings with it the expectation of a horizontal reward.  I’m assuming he means for those in established relationships; let’s not get awkward.

So, how did your Valentines Day pan out?

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The Prime Minister John Key has repeated his wish for a 4 year parliamentary term, with pre-set election day.  Have your vote on this issue now, and tell us why in the comments.

via: SMH

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Surely they are taking the piss. Maybe it was David Shearer’s missing poll results they crashed into.