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October 7, 2015

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Does the United States imprison too many, too few, or the right number of people who have committed crimes?

Conducted October 7, 2015

YouGov surveyed 2035 US adults

46%
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22%
19%
Does the United States imprison too many, too few, or the right number of people who have committed crimes?

Conducted October 7, 2015

YouGov surveyed 2035 US adults

By:
46%
13%
22%
19%

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