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This poll is for a school project which will investigate the public perception and knowledge of serial killers.
Have you followed the recent case of the Beltway Sniper in Maryland?
Yes
No
If you answered yes to the last question, how do you feel the authorities have handled the case?
Very well
Okay
Badly
Indifferent
Which of the following issues do you think the government should be most concerned with?
War against terrorism
Economy
Domestic issues (aka crime)
Do you support the death penalty?
Yes
No
Mixed
Indifferent
Do you support life sentences?
Yes
No
Mixed
Indifferent
What do you think the highest level of punishment should be for minors?
Death penalty (immediate)
Death penalty (once they reach adulthood)
Life sentence
Imprisonment with opportunity for parole
Intense psychotherapy while imprisoned, eventual opportunity for parole
Not sure
None
Does the subject of serial killers seem intriguing to you?
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you think insanity pleas should be considered in court?
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you feel unsafe when you read or hear about a serial killing in the news?
Yes
No
Not sure
If you answered yes to the last question, what factor(s) of the crime most influence your fear?
Proximity
Details of crime (murder weapon, etc.)
Circumstances of crime (relationship between murderer and victim, possible motive)
Relation of crime to current events
Personal connections to crime
Not sure
What level of influence do you think Hollywood has on crime?
A lot
Some
Not much
None
Not sure
This poll was created on 2002-12-11 22:44:47 by Leo Sherman