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Many people think it is important to have complete freedom of the press and news media in the United States. Others think that the press too often invades the privacy of public figures"like Senators or members of Congress by printing stories that contain personal details about their private lives. Which of the three statements on this Card comes closest to your feelings about balancing freedom of the press and the right to privacy? READ STATEMENTS 1-3 ONLY. CIRCLE ONLY ONE CODE.
Balancing press freedom and privacy of public figures · Asked in 1 wave, 2000 · 1,419 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | There should be complete freedom of the press, even if | The press should develop a code of ethics to keep it | The government should keep the press from printing | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 21% | 65% | 14% | 1419 | ±3 | |
| Men |
General Social Survey 2000 · 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 2000 | 2000-02-01 to 2000-06-25 | face to face | 2,817 | 1,419 |
| 23% |
| 65% |
| 13% |
| 622 |
| ±4 |
| Women | 20% | 64% | 15% | 797 | ±4 |