Here are the BCCOM Questions, as copied from their website.
The questions seem to be constructed in such a fashion that they can be answered with a simple yes or no. The statistical BS that can be pulled from this survey is fantastic. Why would any candidate answer this questionnaire ?
One has to wonder who wrote these questions I especially like question 4 and its' reference to "Carnage on the Roads"
It would be nice if BCCOM could share with us their previous pre-election questions asked, the responses given ,and the response rate.
FROM BCCOM WEBSITE
The letter below is in the process of being sent to every candidate in the upcoming election. We will post the responses after they are gathered.
Dear Candidate,
The members of the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists (BCCOM) are extremely interested in your views and stance on motorcycling in this province. With over 260,000 motorcycle license holders in B.C. that are spread across this province your opinion matters to these voters. We have put together a quick eight questions that have been sent to every candidate in the upcoming election. Your response or lack of response will be posted up on our website
www.bccom-bc.com to enable the motorcyclists of B.C. to make an informed decision on the general feelings by a candidate about a sport and lifestyle they hold dear.
The Coalition is not interested in getting a one voice policy from your party. With hundreds, possibly thousands of motorcyclists living in your constituency please take the time to answer these few questions.
1. Would you be in favour of Transferrable Plates for motorcycles?
2. Will you support a lane filtering proposal for motorcycles similar to California?
3. Will you support mandatory training for new riders and would you support lower insurance rates for riders who have taken training courses?
4. In order to reduce carnage on the roads would you support an awareness campaign to make auto drivers more aware of motorcyclists?
5. Do you support police powers that allow for the levy of fines and the seizure of property without judicial process?
6. Do you feel that lane filtering, tax breaks, revised insurance programs and increased motorcycle parking in urban areas is an effective method to decreasing fuel consumption, congestion, and emissions?
7. Will you work towards a standardized provincial noise testing policy to insure all cities and municipalities have consistent and fair regulations for all motor vehicles?
8. Would you be in favour of a comprehensive reporting system within the Insurance Corporation of B.C. in conjunction with police to enable an accurate compilation of factors surrounding motorcycle accidents i.e. make, model, length of time riding, training courses?