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73% Say Police Should Check to See If Traffic Violators are in the Country Legally
Have to admit the large numbers suprised meSeventy-three percent (73%) of American voters say that when someone is pulled over for a traffic violation, police officers should routinely check to see if that person is in the country legally. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 18% disagree while 9% are not sure. If someone pulled over for a traffic violation is found to be in the country illegally, 62% of voters say that person should be deported. Seventeen percent (17%) disagree while 21% are not sure. Thirty-four percent (34%) believe that such a policy might create a temptation for police officers to discriminate, but 58% disagree. An earlier survey found that 77% of American adults do not think illegal immigrants should be allowed to receive a drivers license. Only 11% believe that undocumented immigrants should receive public benefits and services such are rental and housing assistance. These views are very similar to results found in state polls around the country including Virginia, Missouri, Texas, and Kentucky. Younger voters are a bit less supportive of these enforcement policies than their elders, but 61% of voters under 30 believe that officers should check on the status of traffic violators. Fifty-six percent (58%) of those under 40 believe that illegal immigrants discovered in this manner should be deported. Posted by: Icerigger 2007-11-12 |
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