AP/Ipsos Poll: Majority Of Americans Would Allow Display Of
Ten Commandments In Government Buildings

Washington, DC - A just-released AP/Ipsos poll shows that three in four adult Americans say the display of the Ten Commandments in government buildings such as courthouses should be allowed. Nearly a quarter (23%) say it should not be allowed.

Older Americans are more favorable toward allowing the display of the Ten Commandments (85% of those age 65 and over). But young adults are mostly in favor, as well. Americans with a college degree are more opposed than those with fewer years of schooling to public displays of the Ten Commandments, but a solid majority supports allowing such a display.

Regionally, residents of the Midwest and South are most favorable toward allowing displays of the Ten Commandments, whereas there is somewhat more - but not overwhelming - opposition to allowing displays in government buildings.

Among registered voters, nine in ten Republicans support allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed. Six in ten Democratic registered voters agree; four in ten (39%) oppose allowing the Ten Commandments to be posted in government buildings.

The Associated Press Poll is conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs. Between February 22-24, 2005, the AP-Ipsos poll interviewed a representative sample of 1,000 adults nationwide. The margin of error is +/- 3.1 for all adults. Margin of error for subgroups may be higher.

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