Even though they are no longer drafted for military service, young men are still required by law to register for the draft when they become 18 years old. If a young man refuses to register for the draft, do you think he should be punished in any way? A. If a young man refuses to register for the draft, would you approve or disapprove of sending him to jail?
Jail for draft registration refusers · Asked in 1 wave, 1984 · 977 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Approve | Disapprove | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 44% | 56% | 977 | ±4 | |
| Democrats | 48% | 52% | 342 | ±6 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 42% | 58% | 325 | ±7 | |
| Republicans | 42% | 58% | 294 | ±7 |
General Social Survey 1984 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1984 | 1984-02-06 to 1984-04-20 | face to face | 1,473 | 977 |