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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?
Punishing young men who refuse to register for the draft · Asked in 1 wave, 1984 · 1,473 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Yes | No | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 68% | 32% | 1473 | ±3 | |
| 18–29 | 52% | 48% | 393 | ±6 | |
| 30–44 | 69% | 31% | 456 | ±6 | |
| 45–64 | 78% | 22% | 368 | ±6 | |
| 65+ | 79% | 21% | 250 | ±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 | 1,473 |