Public opinion, a vulgar, impertinent, anonymous tyrant who deliberately makes life unpleasant for anyone who is not content to be the average man” -William Ralph IngeEveryday it seems nearly impossible to listen to a news program, visit a news or political website, or even check email, without being inundated with poll after annoying poll. Even in my daily discussions with friends and associates, I hear the constant regurgitation of such trite phrases as “most Americans are against”, “only a small number of Americans support”, or “most of people believe”. Who exactly are these “most people” anyway? And why should I...