“There was no reason for the people being polled to hold back on their views...It is basically an Islamic dominated country so these views would not be in contradiction to the Mubarak administration.”
Not while Mubarak is in power eh? That is the point, they were safe as long as they gave answers that would be in agreement with the dictator...how valid can that be? It cannot be a valid poll, simply impossible using normal methods for polling. Just the fact that the individuals being polled could not know for certain that they were actually being polled or investigated would taint the poll.
You are making some very good points. I am taking your posts and reflecting on them. thanks for responding.