New CNN Gun Control Poll

[Keith B]

http://edition.cnn.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Scroll down to bottom right of page. Pretty lopsided currently in favor of stricter laws.

[The Annoyed Man]

Out of CNN's 654 viewers, 73% are in favor of stricter gun laws.

[The Marshal]

Out of CNN's 654 viewers, 73% are in favor of stricter gun laws.

[Pawpaw]

Out of CNN's 654 viewers, 73% are in favor of stricter gun laws.

What a surprise.

[Cedar Park Dad]

Out of CNN's 654 viewers, 73% are in favor of stricter gun laws.

Wow, you're really giving them the benefit of the doubt. I mean, thinking that CNN has 654 viewers at this point...

[gthaustex]

http://edition.cnn.com/

Scroll down to bottom right of page. Pretty lopsided currently in favor of stricter laws.

In every poll, it is all about the people polled and the questions asked. This is no different....

But, of course Keith knew that

Fox News had pieces early in the year stating the same thing. As time went on, support dropped off sharply. I'm not at all surprised that this current poll shows that level of support right after the incident in California, especially given the amount of media attention it has.

[canvasbck]

I'm not sure why they continue to run polls just to show that "the majority" support infringing on my rights. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MANY PEOPLE SUPPORT IT! At one time, the majority of citizens supported slavery, that didn't make it right. At one time, the majority of Americans didn't think women should vote, that didn't make it right. We are not a mob rule society. Just because the majority wants to infringe on my rights, it doesn't mean that they get to.

[jmra]

I'm not sure why they continue to run polls just to show that "the majority" support infringing on my rights. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MANY PEOPLE SUPPORT IT! At one time, the majority of citizens supported slavery, that didn't make it right. At one time, the majority of Americans didn't think women should vote, that didn't make it right. We are not a mob rule society. Just because the majority wants to infringe on my rights, it doesn't mean that they get to.

In fact, it only takes 5 people to infringe on your rights.

[RX8er]

Dang, all the way down in the bottom right corner? I don't think I've ever scrolled this far on CNN before. I hope it was an accident you found it or a buddy sent you a link to the evil CNN site?

[Charles L. Cotton]

The right-thinking folks are catching up.

Chas.

[Keith B]

The probelm I have with this poll is it is too broad. Just one thing like mental disorder being the trigger for tighter restrictions and they vote yes.

[Vol Texan]

The right-thinking folks are catching up.

Chas.

Mr. Cotton is correct.

By 12:53 pm, Central Time, the tables are starting to turn. It's now 53% Yes (519 votes), and 47% No (460 votes). As distasteful as it may sound, I encourage all of us here on the forum to head over to CNN.com (just this once) and vote.

[jmra]

546 to 535

[PBR]

Does the United States need stricter gun control laws?
No 53% 617
Yes 47% 545

[RPBrown]

Now 54% say no