Nidal Hasan, a former Army major convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas in 2009, has been sentenced by a military court to die by firing squad. After the U.S. military had previously announced it would livestream Hasan’s execution, President Donald Trump said the execution will not be livestreamed. Do you think the execution should or should not be livestreamed?
Do you think that mass shootings at schools are something that can be stopped or are just a fact of life in the U.S. today?
Which of the following comes closest to your view about who can call themselves a lawyer?
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In general, do you think a political candidate being openly gay would help or hurt their chances of winning a statewide election in the state where you live?
How often, if at all, do you think other people praying for an ill person helps them get better?
How often, if ever, do you pray for someone who is ill?
How likely do you believe it is that the cure for cancer will be discovered within your lifetime?
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The U.S. imposed sanctions preventing Russia from legally exporting oil in response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Do you support or oppose these sanctions?
In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, who do you sympathize with more?
Which of the following do you think is the bigger reason the government will allow Russian diesel exports?
On Friday, Donald Trump announced he was suspending sanctions on Russian diesel fuel through April, allowing hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel to be exported to the U.S. and other countries. Do you support or oppose this action?
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The U.S. military plans to livestream Hasan's execution by firing squad. Do you approve or disapprove of this livestream?
Nidal Hasan, a former Army major convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas in 2009, has been sentenced by a military court to die by firing squad. Which is closest to your view?
Do you favor the death penalty for murder?
If a celebrity you admire or like endorses a certain political candidate, does that make you more or less likely to vote for the politician, or does it have no effect for the candidate?
Do you think most celebrities who avoid talking about politics do so mainly because of their personal beliefs or mainly because of their careers?
Regarding controversial political topics, do you think celebrities should:
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How much, if at all, do you think people in the U.S. who publicly express support for the Palestinians face negative consequences for their views?
How much, if at all, do you think people in the U.S. who publicly express support for Israel face negative consequences for their views?
How comfortable would you feel sharing your opinion about Israel and the Palestinians with people you know?
In the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, are your sympathies more with…?