March
Question of the month:
In November's much-talked about referendum, 57% of Swiss voters decided to ban the future construction of minarets. What do you believe the outcome was due to?
results:
a desire to stop the spread of Islam = 30%
a reaction against the discrimination Christian churches face in Islamic countries = 25%
xenophobia = 28%
none of the above = 17%
April
Question of the month:
A popular initiative has been proposed to curb "excessive salaries and bonuses" for the managers of publicly listed companies. Should the government be able to intervene in cases of excessive payments?
results:
Absolutely! It's about time too! = 43%
No way! The government should stay out of business affairs. = 22%
I'd like to see salaries and bonuses capped, but I am not sure that it's the government's place. = 28%
I don't care. = 7%
May
1. Question of the month:
What do you think about the measures taken by European aviation authorities, following the volcanic eruption in Iceland?
results:
Safety first! They were absolutely right to close the airspace. = 74%
It was ridiculous! Do we live in a nanny state? = 8%
I don't care, but the peace and quiet was nice. = 5%
The scale and length of the closures were perhaps a little over the top. = 13%
2. Question of the month:
Were you affected?
results:
I couldn't leave Switzerland. = 18%
I was stranded abroad. = 10%
Not me, but someone I know. = 33%
No, thank goodness! = 38%
June
Question of the month:
How do you think Switzerland will do at the World Cup?
results:
They will crash and burn in the first round. = 31%
As long as Germany loses, I don't care. = 33%
Hopp Schwiiizzz! World Cup glory awaits! = 36%
July 2010
Question of the month:
After a World Cup mired in controversial goal decisions made by FIFA referees, should Sepp Blatter and FIFA finally consider the use of technology?
results:
What? Human error is what makes the game interesting! = 15%
It's about time goal-line technology & video replays for the fourth official were introduced. = 48%
Only goal-line technology. All other decisions should be left to the ref. = 37%
August 2010
Question of the month:
With all the recent Swiss media coverage of the wild wolf in Canton Valais, the issue of large predators, such as bears and wolves, has once again sparked fierce debate between farmers and wildlife campaigners. Should farmers and gamekeepers be permitted to shoot threatened predator-species, in order to protect their livestock?
results:
Yes. Farmers have enough difficulty making a living. Switzerland is a small country; there simply isn't room for large predators like bears and wolves. = 37%
No way! Wolves and bears were here first. Losing the occasional sheep or goat is a small price to pay for the return of our biodiversity. = 63%
September 2010
Question of the month:
This summer, the Federal Court upheld a ban on 24-hour shopping in Zurich-area petrol stations, re-igniting the debate on Switzerland's shopping hours. In a perfect world, which would you prefer:
results:
More of the same. I like it just how it is, thank you very much. = 20%
It's the 21st century, let's see some 24-hour shopping options. = 30%
Later is better, but Sundays should remain off limits. = 7%
Call this a democracy? Let each shop decide for themselves! = 43%
October 2010
Question of the month:
There are currently three women serving on the seven-seat Federal Council. This month, elections will be held for the two vacant seats, with four women among the six candidates putting themselves forward. With debate surrounding the male/female balance, do you believe there can be too many women on the Council?
results:
Yes. Swiss politics has always been about cooperation and balance. Let's see some balance. = 0%
Yes! Men need their voices heard too. Men's Lib is the new Women's Lib! = 13%
No, women bring much-needed commonsense to the Federal Council. = 29%
Who cares, as long as the candidates are qualified? = 58%
November 2010
Question of the month:
Following the provisional suspensions of several key FIFA officials in response to corruption revelations by British newspaper The Sunday Times, has the organisation done enough to restore your faith that international football competition-venues are chosen fairly and impartially?
results:
Yes. A few bad apples don't make the entire barrel rotten. = 5%
To an extent, but there is always going to be corruption in one form or another. = 10%
As long as football continues to be bankrolled by big money there will be corruption. = 40%
This is just the tip of the iceberg. The corruption runs a lot deeper. They should make a start by looking at some of the referees from the last World Cup... = 45%
