Morality In USA
Who/what defines morality?
| 29% (14) | Religion | |
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| 41% (20) | Personal judgment | |
| 29% (14) | Collective reasoning (by society or government) |
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Does a secular government have the right to enforce morality? ie. Should abortion be a personal choice, with no state-government interference, in Wyoming?
| 34% (16) | Yes | |
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| 42% (20) | No | |
| 23% (11) | Depends |
47 voters have answered this question.
Should media such as movies and video games be available to all ages regardless of its content rating (ie, PG-13, R, MA).
| 27% (13) | Yes, there is no apparent harm | |
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| 54% (26) | No, age restrictions are appropriate | |
| 31% (15) | Why not? Children (minors) now-a-days are already very exposed to violence, cursing, and sexuality. |
48 voters have answered this question.
Is morality today changing or declining?
| 52% (25) | Changing: As times change, peoples' perceptions of how to behave are bound to evolve. | |
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| 47% (23) | Declining: People tend to do whatever they please and disregard notions of right and wrong. |
48 voters have answered this question.
Why shouldn't the government create and enforce marriage laws?
| 22% (11) | Marriage is an aspect of religion. Government should be secular. | |
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| 20% (10) | It should to create order and maintain morality | |
| 56% (27) | People should be allowed to marry whoever they please |
48 voters have answered this question.
During the 1700s, in the south, was racism justifiable? note: most of our founding founders were racist
| 25% (12) | Yes, because it was widely accepted and taught. Most colored people were slaves so it is no surprise that whites perceived themselves to be superior. | |
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| 75% (36) | No, the moral "all men are created equal" was and will always hold true. |
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Would you support nationwide recreational use of marijuana?
| 54% (26) | Yes | |
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| 45% (22) | No |
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Are the double standards in USA acceptable?
| 37% (18) | No, women get the short end of the stick | |
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| 27% (13) | No, men are always expected to be courteous | |
| 35% (17) | Yes, double standards exist for a reason |
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Since America claims to be a secular government, should practices like the president placing his hand on the Bible when being sworn into office be revised?
| 37% (18) | Yes, a secular government should not contain any trace of religion within it | |
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| 37% (18) | No, it is an American tradition that should be upheld | |
| 25% (12) | I do not care |
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In Luzerne County, Pa, a women was given a ticket for disorderly conduct for calling someone an "asshole" in public. Should profanity laws be enforced?
| 18% (9) | Yes, children may hear, besides excessive profanity should be accounted as a misdemeanor. | |
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| 37% (18) | No, enforcing such laws conflicts with the first amendment. | |
| 43% (21) | Depends on the severity of the situation |
48 voters have answered this question.
This poll was created on 2013-09-21 22:48:58
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