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Awareness (83.3%) and Interest (75.1%) in Bathroom Laws High;
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Support for Restricting Bathroom Access to Biological Gender Only at 47.8% with 38.4% Opposed;
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Most, 78.9%, See Nation Founded on Religious Freedom;
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However, Most See Compromise on the Issue of Religious Freedoms Possible
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The Polling Center at Jackson State University’s Institute of Government has released a national survey of 1000 adults. The poll was conducted May 11-17, 2016.
The latest national poll conducted by the Polling Center collected views religious liberty laws or “bathroom laws”.
Some existing laws are termed religious liberty laws or described as “bathroom laws”. These laws restrict access to public restrooms and locker rooms based on a person’s biological gender. Awareness and interest in these laws appears high – 83.3% (very and somewhat aware) and 75.1% (very and somewhat interested).
Support for laws restricting bathroom access to biological gender only, at 47.8%, is higher than opposition at 38.4%. Some, 14.0% are unsure.
The issue of religious freedom and liberty laws is difficult for many Americans.
While more than three-quarters, 78.9%, agreed (strongly or somewhat) that the nation was founded on religious freedom and we should strive to protect those rights, only one-quarter, 27.0% could agree (strongly or somewhat) that the nation is moving toward unity on these issues.
However, many see hope and room for compromise on these sometimes controversial laws…
More Americans surveyed, 56.1%, agreed it is possible to compromise on the issue of religious freedoms to make both sides somewhat comfortable than those disagreeing – 29.8%.
Further, 64.7% of all respondents agreed (strongly or somewhat) that it is possible to bridge between civil liberties and constitutional protections. Some, 18.8%, disagreed.
ABOUT THE POLL: The Poll was conducted by The Polling Center at Jackson State University’s Institute of Government. Polling by the Center is conducted on a regular basis and may also include spontaneous polling on occurring events. Click here for the full Poll Report.
METHODOLOGY: The Poll sampled opinions of 1000 approximately proportional to state population contribution nationwide. The survey was conducted May 11 – 16, 2016. All surveys were conducted using an online survey instrument. The poll has a +/- 3.0 percent margin of error at a 95 percent confidence level on a composite basis.