Death Penalty: Support and Opposition Over Time
| 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
