While filming a stunt to post on YouTube, a Minnesota woman recently shot her boyfriend, who held a hardcover encyclopedia over his chest for protection. Unfortunately, the book didn't stop the bullet, as the couple had planned, and the man died. The woman is now charged with second-degree manslaughter. Which comes closest to your view?

While filming a stunt to post on YouTube, a Minnesota woman recently shot her boyfriend, who held a hardcover encyclopedia over his chest for protection. Unfortunately, the book didn't stop the bullet, as the couple had planned, and the man died. The woman is now charged with second‑degree manslaughter. Which comes closest to your view? Published on June 30, 2017 → Survey conducted on June 30, 2017 on 5298 U.S. adults

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The chance at fame on social media is causing more people to attempt dangerous stunts

52%

People have and always will attempt dangerous stunts, regardless of social media

33%

Since the arrival of social media, people have been attempting fewer dangers stunts

Not sure

12%

The chance at fame on social media is causing more people to attempt dangerous stunts

52%

People have and always will attempt dangerous stunts, regardless of social media

33%

Since the arrival of social media, people have been attempting fewer dangers stunts

Not sure

12%

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