On the other hand, when asked what attitude they consider intolerable, an overwhelming majority cite that of someone feigning an illness in order not to go to work. Instead, society is becoming more and more tolerant when it comes to breaking the speed limits.
a 75% of Basque citizens agree that the referendums are a “good method” to decide important political issues, an opinion that has grown five points compared to 2021, while 35% support citizens’ ability to influence government decisions, which is also 12 points more.
These are data from a survey by the Sociological Prospecting Bureau of Lehendakaritza, which this time focused on analyzing the democratic culture of citizens. The fieldwork was carried out between 14 and 17 February, with a total of 1026 interviews with households in the Basque Country.
The survey also finds a “surging” interest in politics. The percentage of people showing an interest in politics has been increasing for some time, ranging from the minimum of 20% recorded in early 2010 to the current 42% who say they are “very or fairly” interested in politics. In any case, 58% show “little or nothing” interest.
On the other hand, other forms of stake of a more “active” nature, such as taking part in a demonstration (37%), in a strike (20%) or on the Internet in a forum or political discussion group (8%).
about his property groups or associations, 26% stated that they belonged to someone with a greater or lesser degree of participation. This percentage is higher than the average for the Spanish state, which is 17%.
What can’t we as a society do?
The study also asked about the behaviors we as a society tolerate the most. One of the problems with the lowest acceptance level is that of feigning illness to avoid going to work, 9 out of 10 respondents say they cannot tolerate it under any circumstances. For 86% it would be don’t sue when is present committing a crime and for 85% sneak into the subway, bus or train without paying.
The level of intolerance is somewhat lower when it comes to agreeing with a trader or professional who does not charge VAT to pay less for a product or service (75%) and the highway speed limit (68%). Regarding this last question, it is worth noting that there is a difference between men and women as the latter are less indulgent in this fact (75%) compared to men (59%).
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