many Americans are in favour of capital punishment,
many Americans are in favour of capital punishment,
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many Americans are in favour of capital punishment, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 65 % of respondents support the death penalty for persons convicted of murder.
Polling Data
Do you favour or oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder?
Apr. 2005 ---- Jan. 2003 ---- May 2002
Favour 65% 64% 65%
Oppose 29% 31% 26%
Polling Data
Do you favour or oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder?
Apr. 2005 ---- Jan. 2003 ---- May 2002
Favour 65% 64% 65%
Oppose 29% 31% 26%
— SOURCES
- (Sources: TNS/Washington Post/ABC News, 27/04/2005)
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