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Now I am going to read you several statements. For each one please tell me whether you agree strongly, agree, disagree, or disagree strongly. D. It is best to treat dissenters with leniency and an open mind, since new ideas are the lifeblood of progressive change
Treating dissenters with leniency and an open mind · Asked in 1 wave, 1990 · 1,372 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 10% | 70% | 18% | 2% | 1372 | ±3 | |
| Northeast | 9% | 69% | 16% | 5% | 273 | ±7 | |
| Midwest | 8% | 70% | 21% | 1% | 377 | ±6 |
General Social Survey 1990 · 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 1990 | 1990-02-06 to 1990-04-22 | face to face | 1,372 | 1,372 |
| South | 7% | 75% | 17% | 2% | 458 | ±5 |
| West | 18% | 64% | 16% | 2% | 264 | ±7 |