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Questions - Establishment Rules - July 7-8, 2013

Most Americans Think Campus Groups Can Set Requirements For Their Officers
85% Think Christian Photographer Has Right to Turn Down Same-Sex Wedding Job
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National Survey of 1,000 Adults
Conducted July 7-8, 2013
By Rasmussen Reports

 

1* Suppose the owner of a bar in a college town wants to avoid some of the problems associated with college and under-age drinking. Should the owner of that bar have the right to allow only people 25 and older into that bar?

 

2* Suppose the owner of a bar wants to attract more women customers. Should the owner of that bar have the right to set special happy hour deals that let women buy drinks at half price?

 

3* Suppose a landlord wants to create a certain community atmosphere. Should the landlord have the right to rent only to people 55 and older?

 

4* Many colleges and universities have clubs for different groups and organizations. Should a Christian organization on campus be allowed to require that all officers of the club be Christian?

 

5* Should a gay and lesbian organization on campus be allowed to require that all officers of the club support equal rights for gays and lesbians?

 

6* Suppose a Christian wedding photographer has deeply held religious beliefs opposing same-sex marriage. If asked to work a same-sex wedding ceremony, should that wedding photographer have the right to say no?

 

7* Suppose an atheist runs a restaurant and sincerely opposes Christian beliefs. Should that restaurant owner have the right to refuse service to customers with “Jesus Saves” t-shirts?

 

NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence