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Poll: 42% of Americans Believe the U.S. Is Torturing Prisoners

10-11-2007

According to a poll conducted by Rasmussen, 42% of Americans believe the United States currently tortures prisoners captured in the fight against terrorism. 30% disagree and say the U.S. does not torture prisoners while 28% are not sure.

53% say that the U.S. should not torture prisoners while 27% believe it should.