1. I used the advice in this old posting to create the survey. Thanks for all the advice!

2. What does this have to do with usability? Nothing. Feel free to criticize this. It won't bother me much.

3. Actually, my second statement is not true. This survey has a lot to with usability. For example, the survey really won't make sense to everyone around the world. Am I talking about U.S. dollars? How would I pay the $1,000? Would I be the only person who had to pay, or would every person in the U.S., or the world? What does "avoid" mean exactly? Does it mean for now, for 5 years, for 100 years? Would $1,000 be better spent than to simply avoid war? You get the picture. The survey is terrible in many ways. It isn't even a survey. It is just a poll. A stupid, lonely poll, lost in a sea of great usability news. ;-)

Posted by: John S. Rhodes on January 31, 2003 08:39 PM

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Interesting question, even if it's just a stalking horse. I answered "yes," because when this war kicks off, it's going to cost us all a whole lot more than $1,000 US each, when all the ramifications down through the next twenty or more years are considered.

I'll take that bet, sure.

Posted by: Adam on January 31, 2003 09:18 PM

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I voted 'no' on principle because I believe the war to be unnecessary. Paying $1000 would be like the most overt form of state-sponsored terrorism. "Give me $1000, or I break your legs!"

I also believe a war will move the economy from the toilet to the septic tank. Right now I'm in the "haves" group. During and after the war we'll all be "have nots," but at least we'll be "have nots" together. A gloomy viewpoint to be sure, but there is some solace in a shared experience.

I also voted 'no' because I'm not afraid of being drafted. The last time I checked the army wasn't hip to the whole 'drag queen' thing.

Posted by: Flaming Drag Queen on February 1, 2003 03:59 AM

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I'm with the corporal on this one.Whilst I won't pay a $1000, I am happy to spend $1000 worth of my time, leafletting, petitioning and agitating against this war.

Would you give up one day to avoid this war with Iraq, and possibly prevent one with North Korea?

Does it make any difference if you have family or friends who have been shipped to the gulf in preparation for this war?

What if you are for the war? Do you just keep quiet and dismiss the protesters, or do you try and persuade them that the war is justified?

Posted by: Mac - Dont Attack Iraq on February 1, 2003 11:15 AM

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How to forge a scenario for Saddam's exile
Alternative strategy for Iraq might produce regime change without war's repercussions
THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN
New York Times

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/news/5080495.htm

Posted by: daniel szuc on February 1, 2003 09:14 PM

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