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February 2009

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February 24, 2009

51% Oppose Outdoor Smoking Ban

While an increasing number of states have banned smoking in public places like bars and restaurants, most Americans (51%) don’t think smoking should be banned in all public air spaces, such as beaches and parks.

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February 19, 2009

40% Say Marijuana Should Be Legalized

The marijuana debate has come a long way since “Reefer Madness.”

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February 17, 2009

28% Think Pit Bulls Should Be Banned

Pit bull attacks on humans seem to be an all-too-common news subject, but only 28% of Americans think the dogs should be banned.

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February 10, 2009

42% Have Avoided Peanut Butter Since Salmonella Outbreak

Forty-two percent (42%) of Americans say they have avoided eating peanut butter since the nationwide salmonella outbreak started making headlines in mid-January.