Balloon Vandalism
What is your gender?
| 92% (13) | Male | |
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| 7% (1) | Female |
14 voters have answered this question.
What is your age?
| 7% (1) | Under 13 | |
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| 50% (7) | 13 to 18 | |
| 21% (3) | 18 to 24 | |
| 0% (0) | 25 to 29 | |
| 14% (2) | 30 to 34 | |
| 0% (0) | 35 to 39 | |
| 0% (0) | 40 to 44 | |
| 7% (1) | 45 to 49 | |
| 0% (0) | 50 to 54 | |
| 0% (0) | 55 to 59 | |
| 0% (0) | 60 or older |
14 voters have answered this question.
When you encounter balloons or other inflatables in public places, which of these things come to mind?
| 46% (7) | They're pretty | |
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| 33% (5) | They'd be fun to pop | |
| 26% (4) | They need protection from popping | |
| 26% (4) | I'd like to pop them | |
| 33% (5) | I'd like to take them and protect them | |
| 60% (9) | I'd like to take them and play with them | |
| 20% (3) | I'd like to take them and pop them | |
| 60% (9) | I'd like to take, play with and then pop them |
15 voters have answered this question.
If you see balloons or other inflatables in front yard of a private home is your response the same as Question 3?
| 80% (12) | Yes | |
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| 20% (3) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
If you see balloons or other inflatables in BACK yard of a private home is your response the same as Question 3?
| 64% (9) | Yes | |
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| 35% (5) | No |
14 voters have answered this question.
If you see balloons or other inflatables on private porperty which is easily accessible (car lot, apartment complex, etc.) is your response the same as Question 3?
| 93% (14) | Yes | |
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| 6% (1) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever stolen balloons from outdoor advertising signs?
| 33% (5) | Yes | |
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| 66% (10) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever stolen balloons from a car lot?
| 33% (5) | Yes | |
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| 66% (10) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever stolen balloons from a business other than a car lot?
| 53% (8) | Yes | |
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| 46% (7) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever stolen balloons from a private residence?
| 46% (7) | Yes | |
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| 53% (8) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever stolen vinyl inflatables such as pool toys from a private residence?
| 28% (4) | Yes | |
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| 71% (10) | No |
14 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever popped balloons that were on an advertising sign?
| 33% (5) | Yes | |
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| 66% (10) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever popped balloons that were on a car lot?
| 20% (3) | Yes | |
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| 80% (12) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever popped balloons that were at a private residence?
| 20% (3) | Yes | |
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| 80% (12) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever popped balloons that were on a business other than a car lot?
| 26% (4) | Yes | |
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| 73% (11) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever popped vinyl inflatables such as pool toys, that were at a private residence?
| 20% (3) | Yes | |
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| 80% (12) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever been caught stealing or popping balloon or vinyl inflatables?
| 0% (0) | Yes, by the property owner, tenant or employee of the business | |
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| 0% (0) | Yes, by the police | |
| 0% (0) | Yes, but I got away | |
| 100% (15) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever stolen a large inflatable which had a value greater than $100?
| 14% (2) | Yes | |
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| 85% (12) | No |
14 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense related to stealing or popping balloons or vinyl inflatables?
| 0% (0) | Yes | |
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| 100% (15) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
How many times have you stolen balloons from a business, private residence or car lot?
| 46% (7) | Never | |
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| 6% (1) | 1 - 5 times | |
| 26% (4) | 5 - 10 times | |
| 20% (3) | more than ten times |
15 voters have answered this question.
In the last 12 months, how many times have you stolen balloons from a business, private residence or car lot?
| 46% (7) | Never | |
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| 33% (5) | 1 - 5 times | |
| 0% (0) | 5 - 10 times | |
| 20% (3) | more than ten times |
15 voters have answered this question.
How many times have you popped balloons at a business, private residence or car lot?
| 73% (11) | Never | |
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| 20% (3) | 1 - 5 times | |
| 0% (0) | 5 - 10 times | |
| 6% (1) | more than 10 times |
15 voters have answered this question.
In the last 12 months, how many times have you popped balloons at a business, private residence or car lot?
| 78% (11) | Never | |
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| 14% (2) | 1 - 5 times | |
| 0% (0) | 5 - 10 times | |
| 7% (1) | more than 10 times |
14 voters have answered this question.
Do you carry tools like scissors or a knife in your vehicle for the purpose of stealing balloons?
| 33% (5) | Yes | |
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| 66% (10) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
Have you used any of the following to pop balloons or vinyl inflatables that were at a business, car lot or private residence?
| 16% (1) | Scissors | |
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| 83% (5) | Sharp object i.e.: knife, pin, etc. | |
| 16% (1) | Slingshot | |
| 33% (2) | Air Gun i.e.: BB or Pellet gun which uses air or CO2 to propell a BB or lead pellet | |
| 0% (0) | Firearm |
6 voters have answered this question.
If you steal balloons, which type do you prefer to steal?
| 40% (6) | Latex Balloons | |
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| 0% (0) | Mylar Balloons | |
| 20% (3) | Both | |
| 40% (6) | I don't steal balloons |
15 voters have answered this question.
If you steal balloons, check all answers that apply:
| 44% (4) | If I see balloons I want, I take them immediately, even in broad daylight. | |
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| 77% (7) | If I see balloons I want, I take them immediately, if it's dark or no one is around to stop or question me. | |
| 77% (7) | If I see balloons, I make note of their location and come back later to take them. | |
| 55% (5) | I regularly visit places where I know balloons are available for the taking. |
9 voters have answered this question.
If you pop balloons you've encountered, check all that apply:
| 0% (0) | If I see balloons I want to pop, I pop them immediately, even in broad daylight. | |
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| 60% (3) | If I see balloons I want to pop, I pop them immediately, if it's dark or no one is around to stop or question me. | |
| 40% (2) | If I see balloons I want to pop, I make note of their location and come back later to pop them. | |
| 40% (2) | I regularly visit places where I know balloons are available for the popping. |
5 voters have answered this question.
If you have come to a place to steal balloons and you've found that the balloons are not worth stealing do you...
| 33% (4) | Take then anyway? | |
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| 50% (6) | Leave them? | |
| 16% (2) | Pop them? |
12 voters have answered this question.
What makes a balloon not worth stealing? Check all that apply.
| 25% (2) | Loss of helium lift | |
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| 50% (4) | Oxidized | |
| 62% (5) | To difficult to get loose |
8 voters have answered this question.
Which of the following applies to your feelings about stealing or popping balloons from a private residence, business or car lot:
| 35% (5) | I want to save them from getting popped | |
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| 28% (4) | I feel a little guilty about it, but they're just going to get popped and thrown away anyway. | |
| 35% (5) | I don't feel guilty, because they're just going to get popped and thrown away anyway. |
14 voters have answered this question.
Which of the following applies to your feelings about stealing or popping vinyl inflatables from a private residence, business or car lot:
| 30% (3) | I feel guilty and don't do it anymore. | |
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| 20% (2) | I feel a little guilty, but it's fun and I still do it. | |
| 50% (5) | I don't feel guilty, it's fun and I want to do it again. |
10 voters have answered this question.
How long has it been since the last time you went delibrately looking for balloons to steal or pop?
| 23% (3) | I just got in from such an expedition. | |
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| 7% (1) | A day or so | |
| 7% (1) | A week or so | |
| 7% (1) | Several Weeks | |
| 7% (1) | A month or so | |
| 15% (2) | Several months | |
| 30% (4) | It's been a long time |
13 voters have answered this question.
How long has it been since you last went looking for vinyl inflatables to steal or pop?
| 30% (3) | I just got in from such an expedition. | |
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| 0% (0) | A day or so | |
| 0% (0) | A week or so | |
| 0% (0) | Several Weeks | |
| 20% (2) | A month or so | |
| 0% (0) | Several months | |
| 50% (5) | It's been a long time |
10 voters have answered this question.
When do you plan to go and steal or pop balloons and/or vinyl inflatables again?
| 25% (3) | Right after I finish this poll | |
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| 8% (1) | When I get the time | |
| 66% (8) | When I see an opportunity |
12 voters have answered this question.
