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Popular among the population or popular among ÖVP politicians?

• the_mitsuhiko 2y ago
  Popular across specific but impact parts of the population (parents).
  • I_am_tiberius 2y ago
    Are there Austrian surveys backing this?
    • the_mitsuhiko 2y ago
      I doubt you would see it on surveys. However there is a lot of very noticeable lobbying about this. Our school has a parent group that organizes events to inform parents about the dangers of social media and online grooming. You will find leaflets, PDFs etc. If you are interacting with those circles you will find folks who made it their life’s mission to protect children and who are lobbying for this. You donut need a large number of people to sway legislation, you only need determined people.
      • I_am_tiberius 2y ago
        Ok, I'm Austrian and don't know of anyone who would support this. But I'm not a parent. I think this is a classic example where a referendum makes sense.
        • the_mitsuhiko 2y ago
          A referendum might be beneficial because it has the chance to make a lasting decision. What is happening here is that the people that care keep fighting for it.
  • elric 2y ago
    I imagine this is popular in the same way Brexit was: only when the question is worded in a way that ignores all the possible negative outcomes. Something about having a cake and eating it...