Issue: Death PenaltyRSS

(02/22/05) -

Few Japanese Want Death Penalty Abolished

(Angus Reid Consultants – CPOD Global Scan) – Most adults in Japan are in favour of capital punishment, according to a poll by the Cabinet Office. 61.7 per cent of respondents believe the death penalty should not be abolished in the future.

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(02/21/05) -

Majority In New York Against Death Penalty

(Angus Reid Consultants – CPOD Global Scan) – More adults in the Empire State choose two alternatives over capital punishment, according to a poll by the New York Times. 56 per cent of respondents believe life in prison—with or without parole—should be the penalty for persons convicted of murder.

(02/17/05) -

French Have Fond Memories Of Mitterrand

(Angus Reid Consultants – CPOD Global Scan) – Many adults in France have a good opinion of a former Socialist Party (PS) head of state, according to a poll by BVA published in Le Figaro. 60 per cent of respondents have a positive assessment of Fran§ois Mitterrand’s tenure as president.

(01/25/05) -

Religion Good For Politicians, Say Americans

(Angus Reid – CPOD Global Scan) – Some Americans think faith can have a positive influence in public service, according to a poll by Public Agenda. 45 per cent of respondents believe religion could probably improve a politician’s laws and policy decisions.

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(01/21/05) -

Connecticut Backs Governor On Death Penalty

(Angus Reid – CPOD Global Scan) – Many adults in Connecticut support capital punishment, according to a poll by the Center for Survey Research and Analysis at the University of Connecticut published in the Hartford Courant. 58 per cent of respondents are in favour of the death penalty.When offered a choice of punishment for someone who is convicted of first degree murder, 58 per cent of respondent

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(01/13/05) -

In Connecticut, Many Back Death Penalty

(Angus Reid – CPOD Global Scan) – Many adults in Connecticut support capital punishment, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 59 per cent of respondents back the death penalty for persons convicted of murder.

(12/18/04) -

Support For Death Penalty Remains High In U.S.

(Angus Reid Consultants – CPOD Global Scan) – Many American adults support capital punishment, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 62 per cent of respondents back the death penalty for persons convicted of murder.

(11/22/04) -

Peruvians Convinced That Guzm¡n Is Guilty

(CPOD) Nov. 22, 2004 – A large number of Peruvians believe Shining Path leader Abimael Guzm¡n should be imprisoned, according to a poll by Universidad de Lima. 92.1 per cent of respondents in Lima and Callao say Guzm¡n is guilty of terrorism.

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(11/16/04) -

In Texas, Death Penalty Has Many Backers

(CPOD) Nov. 16, 2004 – Many Texans support capital punishment, according to a poll by the Scripps Research Center. 75 per cent of respondents back the death penalty.

(07/30/04) -

Differing World Views On Hussein’s Punishment

(CPOD) Jul. 30, 2004 – A majority of Americans support the death penalty for Saddam Hussein, according to the Global Market Insite (GMI) World Poll. 56 per cent of respondents say the deposed Iraqi leader should be executed.