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Majority of Americans oppose public executions: poll
A new survey found the majority of Americans opposed publicly broadcast executions ahead of the Pentagon’s planned livestreamed execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.
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A YouGov poll found that 71 percent of Americans oppose having executions broadcast live to the public, while 18 percent support it and 13 percent are unsure. The survey was conducted ahead of the Pentagon’s planned livestreamed execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. The results indicate a strong majority resistance to publicly televised capital punishment.
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