Carl Seip's "Mandatory survey needed for a better AU," however well intentioned, is problematic. People should not be forced to do surveys. Not only is it wrong, but we probably don't want the responses of people who weren't otherwise interested. (That's also why we don't require voting: If you would have to be forced to take an active interest in politics - please stay home on Election Day!) If participation is too low, AU can do what marketing companies across the nation do every day: offer positive incentives, like maybe entrance into a drawing to win something or even a small gift just for participating. Coercing people to give their opinions sets a bad example for our future leaders.
Jeff Deutsch AU alumnus
