Summarised by Centrist
Polls in New Zealand reveal that 4-5 times more Kiwis oppose, rather than support, transgender athletes in female sports. The polls, conducted by Curia and Talbot Mills with different options, show varied responses. Talbot Mills’ fieldwork was in August with 1,066 respondents. Curia’s was the same month with 1,000 participants.
Some key questions arise about the poll results, which include: Why the lack of media coverage of these findings regarding the public’s opinion? And, should majority opinion always rule in a democracy? If not, what are the exceptions, and where is the line drawn?
