Originally Posted by
tandempower
Statistics are a very superficial research tool. I gave you a number of examples of directly observable indexes of what I'm talking about and all you do is keep talking about statistics.
Yes ... I would really be interested to see some statistics to back up your premise.
I can provide you with a number of examples that would have you convinced that Winnipeg is hotter than Miami... by selecting certain summertime situations. But if you looked at the statistics of the entire year, the story would be completely different.
If you want to explain why a "state senator from Columbia County, PA", for example, should support the sort of bill you're proposing, you're going to have to come up with statistics to show ... an increased desire for basic camping facilities ... an increased desire for camping in general ... an increase in cycletouring ... increases or decreases in other sorts of travel ... etc. etc. You're going to have to show numbers and charts rather than just a lot of words.
Originally Posted by
tandempower
Also, the state parks and registered campgrounds you mention may provide premium features and services that every camper may not need or want every day, such as showers and laundry facilities. If someone wants to bike a few days in a row without showering or doing laundry and then camp somewhere ...
And if I were the senator you're trying to convince, I'd say ... why don't the campers who don't want those facilities stay in municipal campgrounds or just pitch in the ditch on a quiet country road?
I might also ask for statistics on how many campers there are in the state in question, and perhaps also in surrounding states. And I'd ask you if you have done some research (surveys or something) on what sort of camping facilities are actually desired. I'd want proof that this is actually an issue for more than just one or two people.