Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for June 14, 2021
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June 14, 2021: Given a choice between allowing free speech, even though it is sometimes offensive and inaccurate, or having the government determine what speech should be allowed, 80% of voters prefer free speech. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that just 9% think it would be better to let the government decide.[1]
The free speech option is supported by at least 70% of every measured demographic group.[1]
An earlier survey found that 49% were more worried about restricting free speech than the spread of fake news and misinformation.[2] Thirty-eight percent (38%) took the opposite view.[1]
Hesitation about granting government the power to determine what speech is allowed is deeply ingrained in American culture. One reason for this may be that 59% continue to see the federal government as a special interest group.[3] Additionally, just 34% believe the federal government today supports the founding ideals of freedom, equality, and self-governance.[1][4]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 ScottRasmussen.com, "80% Say Allowing Offensive, Inaccurate Free Speech Better than Giving Government Power to Decide," June 9, 2021
- ↑ ScottRasmussen.com, "49% Believe Restricting Free Speech Worse than Spreading Fake News, 38% Disagree," February 10, 2021
- ↑ ScottRasmussen.com, "59% Believe Federal Government is a Special Interest Group," March 8, 2021
- ↑ ScottRasmussen.com, "34% Believe Federal Government Supports Founding Ideals of Freedom, Equality, Self-Governance," March 28, 2021
