Oh, the excitement in politics right now! Who watched last night’s political speeches? McCain looked like he was speaking to a group collected in a high school gym. The new Democratic nominee, Barack Obama, rocked a stadium!
Two hot-button items on both of candidate’s agendas are healthcare and the environment. What did the Geezeo community say about these issues? Our survey results continue. How do your views align… or run off the rails?
Geezeo members stated: “In response to current health insurance conditions, I have:”
Gone without regular check-ups or procedures, agreed 40%
Worked while ill, agreed 35%
26% stated they went without health insurance and
21% went without necessary medical
Or, to put it another way…30% agreed with all four statements!
This surprised me. Based on my personal experience, it seemed that far more people go without health insurance. Not that 30% answering “yes” to all four questions is a shining testament to healthcare for all…
What about the energy situation, voted by our community to be the most critical economic issue?
In response to the current energy situation, I have:
75% said: Driven my car less/walked more
30% stated: Started a carpool or increased reliance on public transportation
65% reported: Switched to energy-saving light bulbs
39% mentioned: Upgraded to a higher-efficiency major appliance
I was pleased by these results, but clearly, more must be done.
(Side note: I’m guessing now is a good time to upgrade to an energy-saving major appliance…some retailers are really starting to sweat and are offering great deals!)
Yesterday’s guest post by blogger Thicken My Wallet, “How High Energy/Fuel Prices Will Change Life as You Know It” is a must read.
How do these results match with your behaviors? Discuss in Geezeo forums such as “Gas Prices!” or groups like Green Trees and the recently-formed group, Carless Crusaders.
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