Survey Responses

My survey consisted of multiple questions regarding the surveyor's knowledge of the liquor license proposal and of their view on extending the hours of bar, and other businesses that supply alcohol from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. I found my results to be rather conclusive. Many of my surveyors were not avid drinkers, but felt that the proposal would do more good for the community than bad. Many of the participants who did frequent bars felt that the proposal would strongly benefit the community if adopted. They expressed a strong belief that Gov. Granholm's goal could be reached and that if reached a much needed change would engulf Michigan.
I had a few open ended questions in which 35% of the participants expressed knowledge in other states provisions and felt that Michigan remained behind fellow states in aspects of liquor sells and entertainment hours and felt that it is a change that's long overdue. While 15 of my participants felt strongly that the extension might bring more violence and use tax dollars needed elsewhere, they did, however agree that something must be done about Michigan's deficit. My findings proved to be what I expected but they did accomplish the goal of helping me to understand the community's opinion on the matter; Michigan is ready for change and that change can definitely be reached through liquor sales.