November 17, 2020
#BLM:
Fewer Americans Call for Tougher Criminal Justice System (MEGAN BRENAN, 11/16/20, Gallup)
Americans' belief that the U.S. criminal justice system is "not tough enough" on crime is now half of what it was in Gallup's initial reading of 83% in 1992. The latest measure, at 41%, is the lowest on record and down slightly from the previous reading in 2016 -- although it remains the view of the plurality. At the same time, there has been a seven-percentage-point uptick among those who say the system is "too tough" (21%) and no change among those who think it is "about right" (35%).
Posted by Orrin Judd at November 17, 2020 12:00 AM