US Poll: 29% Think Armed Rebellion Might Soon Be Necessary

Sahil Kapur: Three in 10 registered American voters believe an armed rebellion might be necessary in the next few years, according to the results of a staggering poll released Wednesday by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind.
The survey, aimed at measuring public attitudes toward gun issues, found that 29 percent of Americans agree with the statement, “In the next few years, an armed revolution might be necessary in order to protect our liberties.” An additional five percent were unsure.
Eighteen percent of Democrats said an armed revolt “might be necessary,” as compared to 27 percent of independents and 44 percent of Republicans. Support levels were similar among males and females.


The poll also found that 25 percent of voters believe the American public is being lied to about the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting by people seeking to promote a political agenda.
An additional 11 percent said they weren’t sure.

The eye-opening findings serve as a reminder that Americans’ deeply held beliefs about gun rights have a tendency to spot a nefarious government seeking to trample the Second Amendment — a fact that pro-gun groups like the National Rifle Association have at times helped highlight. The data help explain why even the most modest anti-gun laws face tremendous, intense opposition.
The poll, conducted between April 22-28, surveyed 863 randomly selected registered voters across the country and had a suggested margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points.

Edited by WD ... 6/10 for showing interesting statistics minus 4 for being a snooty tree hugger. Check Sahil Kapur source.

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