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U.S. public opinion on the "stand your ground laws" in March 2012
U.S. public opinion on the "stand your ground laws" in March 2012
Do you approve or disapprove of the "stand your ground laws"?*
by Statista Research Department,
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Mar 26, 2012
This statistic shows the approval of Americans on the legislation known as "stand your ground laws." Under those laws, people who are in a public place and believe that their life or safety is in danger are allowed to kill or injure the person who they think is threatening them. The survey was conducted on March 24-25, 2012. 43 percent of the respondents disapprove of this legislation.
Do you approve or disapprove of the "stand your ground laws"?*
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Approve | 55% |
| Disapprove | 43% |
| No opinion | 2% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Approve | 55% |
| Disapprove | 43% |
| No opinion | 2% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Mar 26, 2012
This statistic shows the approval of Americans on the legislation known as "stand your ground laws." Under those laws, people who are in a public place and believe that their life or safety is in danger are allowed to kill or injure the person who they think is threatening them. The survey was conducted on March 24-25, 2012. 43 percent of the respondents disapprove of this legislation.
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- Release date
- March 2012
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- March 24 to 25, 2012
- Number of respondents
- 1,014 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
- * Some states have enacted legislation, known as "stand your ground laws." Under those laws, people who are in a public place and believe that their life or safety is in danger are allowed to kill or injure the person who they think is threatening them.
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- March 2012
More information
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- March 24 to 25, 2012
- Number of respondents
- 1,014 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
- * Some states have enacted legislation, known as "stand your ground laws." Under those laws, people who are in a public place and believe that their life or safety is in danger are allowed to kill or injure the person who they think is threatening them.
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