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People certainly have a right to express opinions -- but we have to consider whether the expression at any given time will be effective or counterproductive. Emmett raises a good point -- one I can vouch for having been in state government for many years. Local officials tend to resent what they perceive as outsiders "butting in." If the poll was meant for Oregonians or UO fans, the appearance of an outside "campaign" will not help and may hurt. Of course decision makers don't pay much attention to on-line polls, anyway, if only because they know the ballot can be stuffed.
People certainly have a right to express opinions -- but we have to consider whether the expression at any given time will be effective or counterproductive. Emmett raises a good point -- one I can vouch for having been in state government for many years. Local officials tend to resent what they perceive as outsiders "butting in." If the poll was meant for Oregonians or UO fans, the appearance of an outside "campaign" will not help and may hurt. Of course decision makers don't pay much attention to on-line polls, anyway, if only because they know the ballot can be stuffed.
