Death Penalty: Support and Opposition Over Time
by Kaitlin Senk on Jun 11, 2013 | Views: 59 | Score: 0
| Support The Death Penalty For Those Convicted of Murder | Oppose The Death Penalty For Those Convicted of Murder | |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 78 | 18 |
| 2000 | 74 | 22 |
| 2004 | 64 | 30 |
| 2008 | 62 | 32 |
| 2010 | 62 | 30 |
Percent of American Opinion
Sources:
pewforum.org
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While American public support for capital punishment has decreased, opposition is on the rise. This might bring the issue to bear on local governments as public opinion of the death penalty begins to shift.