Q. In your opinion, was it the right or the wrong thingfor President Eduard Shevardnadze to resign?

Right thing: 93%
Wrong thing: 2%
No opinion: 5%

(One of my colleagues asked, “What was the margin of error?” At that rate it hardly matters…)

Q. Of the prominent Georgian people and characters in Georgian history and popular culture, who is most suitable to be a national hero or leader in current times?

The news here is that Stalin has slipped 4% from last year and now shares second place with Queen Tamara (born 1156, ruled 1184–1213). King David the Builder (born 1073, ruled 1089-1125) comes out far ahead of the rest as always.