Flying Pink Unicorns

Health care reform does not poll well-- so what?

I read a great article about why legislators should be very wary of taking actions based on public polls, particularly regarding complex issues.  I wish I'd written some of this myself.  I didn't-- and I don't think my commentary can improve upon it.

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/03/20/george-gallup-health-care-and-the-peril-of-legislating-by-polls/