CUSU Ethical Affairs’ “University Ethical Investment Campaign” has a survey, “to let the University know your views”.
“Which of the following ethical issues should be taken into account by the University when making investments?”, it asks.
However, “A minimum of 1 item must be selected”. There is no “none of the above” option. I wish these people would stop claiming to represent me.
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“CUSU Ethical Affairs” contacted us to say, amongst other things,
“I wanted to reassure you that it has been pointed out that the questionnaire on the ethical investment section of our website did not have an option to give a neutral opinion. We had a few comments about it, and are looking into getting it changed.”
It appears to have been there since September 2008. Still not changed.
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