A new Cato national survey finds that self‐censorship is on the rise in the United States. Nearly two-thirds—62%—of Americans say the political climate these days prevents them from saying things they believe because others might find them offensive.
These fears cross partisan lines. Majorities of Democrats (52%), independents (59%) and Republicans (77%) all agree they have political opinions they are afraid to share.
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https://www.cato.org/survey-reports/poll-62-americans-say-they-have-political-views-theyre-afraid-share
These fears cross partisan lines. Majorities of Democrats (52%), independents (59%) and Republicans (77%) all agree they have political opinions they are afraid to share.
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https://www.cato.org/survey-reports/poll-62-americans-say-they-have-political-views-theyre-afraid-share
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