A recent survey conducted by YouGov revealed that a majority of Americans are against the public broadcasting of executions. The poll indicated that 71 percent of respondents opposed the idea of having executions broadcast live, while 18 percent were in favor, and 13 percent were uncertain. The survey comes in light of the Pentagon's plans to livestream the execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. The results also highlighted differences in opinion along partisan lines.
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Poll shows majority of Americans oppose public executions
A YouGov poll found that 71 percent of Americans oppose the public broadcasting of executions, with only 18 percent in favor. This survey coincides with the Pentagon's plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the convicted Fort Hood shooter.
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