52% Believe Americans are Basically Honest
It's often said that honesty is the best policy, and most Americans think their fellow countrymen follow that ideal.
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August 20, 2010
August 20, 2010
52% Concerned About Safety of Vaccines
Vaccinations are common requirements for children all over the country in order to attend public school and college. However, half of American adults (52%) say they are concerned about the safety of vaccinations for children, including 27% who are Very Concerned.
August 19, 2010
57% Say Economy Has Caused Family Stress
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 57% of Americans say the current state of the economy is causing more stress in their families. Thirty-five percent (35%) disagree.
August 18, 2010
44% Say Teachers Should Not Be Paid For Summer Vacation
While most Americans still believe public school teachers aren't paid enough, a sizable number don’t think they should be paid when school is out for the summer.
August 17, 2010
69% Say Americans are Becoming More Rude, Less Civilized
So much for a kinder, gentler America.
August 10, 2010
Only 4% Have Gambled on the Internet; 44% Think It Should Be Illegal
In the Internet age, there are still some things that remain old-fashioned, and gambling is apparently one of them.
August 9, 2010
50% Favor Casino Gambling In Their State
Most Americans continue to support state-run lotteries as a source of revenue for the government and think casino gambling should be allowed in their state, too.
August 8, 2010
44% of Adults Eating Out Less Than Six Months Ago
Americans are cutting back a little less on eating out. Forty-four percent (44%) of Adults say they are going to eat less often than they did six months ago, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. But that's down 12 points from 56% last October.
August 7, 2010
62% Favor Sales Tax Holidays for School Shopping
Many states are offering sales tax-free shopping for school supplies and clothing this month. According to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey, 62% favor such tax holidays, and just 22% oppose them.
August 3, 2010
55% Favor FCC Regulation of TV and Radio
Most Americans remain concerned about inappropriate content on television and radio and support continued regulation of the airwaves by the Federal Communications Commission.
July 30, 2010
57% Say There's Too Much Inappropriate Content on TV
In the age of slick sitcoms, reality shows and cable television, 57% of American adults think there is too much inappropriate content on television and radio.
July 27, 2010
Adults See Alcohol, Cigarettes Riskier Than Marijuana
Americans view alcohol and cigarettes as more dangerous than marijuana.
July 25, 2010
70% Say Concert Tickets Cost Too Much
Seventy percent (70%) of adults think concert ticket prices are too high, and only 35% say they have attended a music concert in the last year.
July 24, 2010
Twitter Users A Little Less Concerned About Security of Personal Info
Users of Twitter, the social networking service, are a little less worried about the security of their personal information.
July 22, 2010
63% Oppose Full-Year School Calendar
Though most Americans believe children need to spend more time in school, they don’t think extending the school year to a 12-month calendar is a good idea.
July 19, 2010
52% Favor School Ban on Sales of Sugary Snacks and Soft Drinks
With childhood obesity a rising concern in the United States, just over half (52%) of American adults feel that sugary snacks and soft drinks should be banned from sale in schools.
July 18, 2010
87% Feel Media Covers Celebrities Too Much
Eighty-seven percent (87%) of Americans feel the media pays too much attention to celebrities, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. But 84% of Adults also admit that Americans pay too much attention to celebrity news and not enough attention to news that has real impact on their lives.
July 17, 2010
Betty White's In, Lindsay Lohan's Out
So how do Americans feel about some of the prominent celebrities in the news - for better or worse - in recent days?
July 16, 2010
36% Say Government Doesn't Regulate Food Enough
Americans have fairly mixed feelings about the government regulating what they eat.
July 13, 2010
37% of E-Mail users Would Stop Sending Them If It Cost Money
Just over half of Americans communicate via e-mail daily, but if they were charged even a small amount for each one sent, the number of e-mail users drops dramatically.
