The average person polled is not really paying attention to the question. They just want to to stop talking so they can move on without being openly rude. This kind of person will take a cue from the tone of voice used by the questioner. Many times people are very suggestible. If the questioner asks something with a overtones of tension ,anger of disgust, the signer says NO. If the questioner asks while smiling, calm and relaxed, the signer says YES.
This is perfect evidence that our public school system has succeeded in not teaching students how to think.
Makes people more easily led to open the arms of tyrants.
This all makes Bill Ayers especially happy.