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Are there any situations you can imagine in which you would approve of a policeman striking an adult male citizen or are there no situations you can imagine in which you would approve of this?
Ever approve of police striking citizen, alternate form · Asked in 1 wave, 2008 · 685 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Yes | No | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 73% | 27% | 685 | ±4 | |
| Democrats | 64% | 36% | 259 | ±7 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 72% | 28% | 241 | ±7 | |
| Republicans | 86% | 14% | 171 | ±9 |
General Social Survey 2008 · 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 2008 | 2008-04-17 to 2008-09-13 | face to face | 2,023 | 685 |