The Editor, Re: "Tune in, but turned off," Column, July 12.
After reading the editorial opinion, I have come to realize that the pollsters' way of surveying people for the 2013 B.C. election didn't reflect the real situation because of one thing - they surveyed the wrong group of people.
Since the survey was online, the younger generation is more likely to find out about the surveys through social media and do the survey, but not actually go to vote.
Whereas, the older generation is more likely to vote and not participate in the online surveys, partly because of their lack of knowledge about technology and social media. Even though some of the younger generation did the online survey, they didn't go to vote.
There could have been several reasons why they may have chosen not to vote.
One, they may not understand politics and what the political parties have to offer; two, they may think their one vote won't make a difference; three, they may think choosing a government will not affect them.
In order for the pollsters to be more accurate with their predictions, they need to find a better way to get the sample for their survey, which has a wider coverage of the population.
The government should educate and help the younger generation understand more about politics, so they can use their vote to vote for a government that will help them get a home, get employment, or help them out of their student debt.
Fiona Lee
Richmond
